cepted hypopharyngeal mucosa. The greater cornu of the
hyoid bone had to be resected to allow en bloc extraction
of the tumour without opening the laryngeal mucosa. The
tracheotomy cannula was removed on day-4. Postoperative
endoscopic examination revealed an intact pharyngolaryngeal
tract. The patient was discharged on day-9 after an
uneventful postoperative course and complete recovery of
her voice and respiratory function with a follow-up of five
months.