Laryngeal cancer historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omer Kamal, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Laryngeal carcinoma was first discovered by Dr. Morgagni, a Byzantine physician. Theodore Bilroth reported a century ago, the first few examples of primary malignant tumors. The surgery for laryngeal cancer started in the 19th century and kept advancing through the 20th century. Total laryngectomy was performed for the first time was by Billroth in Vienna on the 31st of December, 1873.

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

• Laryngeal carcinoma was first discovered by Dr. Morgagni, a Byzantine physician.^[1]
• Theodore Bilroth reported a century ago, the first few examples of primary malignant tumors.^[2]
• The surgery for laryngeal cancer started in the 19th century and kept advancing through the 20th century.^[3]
• Total laryngectomy for the first time was performed by Billroth in Vienna on the 31st of December, 1873^[4]

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