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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

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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

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* 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]

## References

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1. ↑ Assimakopoulos D, Patrikakos G, Lascaratos J (2003). "Highlights in the evolution of diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer". Laryngoscope. 113 (3): 557–62. doi:10.1097/00005537-200303000-00030. PMID 12616214.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ Moertel CG (October 1977). "Multiple primary malignant neoplasms: historical perspectives". Cancer. 40 (4 Suppl): 1786–92. PMID 332330.
3. ↑ Cocek A (2008). "The history and current status of surgery in the treatment of laryngeal cancer". Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove). 51 (3): 157–63. PMID 19271683.
4. ↑ Ceachir O, Hainarosie R, Zainea V (June 2014). "Total laryngectomy - past, present, future". Maedica (Buchar). 9 (2): 210–6. PMC 4296768. PMID 25705281.

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