[Reconstructive laryngectomy. Review].

The AA. review the history, indications, and the surgical technique of the subtotal reconstructive laryngectomy with crico-hyoide-epiglottopexy, that permits natural breathing and voice maintenance. It is an easy operation, indicated for glottic tumours, that gives good oncologic and functional results. It is recommended that loco-regional and general indications be strictly followed. It is enclosed the results of the 25 patients operated in a total time of 5 years.