[Surgical correction of the severed larynx, associated with severe swallowing disturbances (author's transl)].

After complete separation of the larynx from its cranial suspensions, the larynx is displaced caudally and the base of the tongue cranially. This produces an enlargement of the distance between the larynx and the base of the tongue, which can be demonstrated radiographically. Severe dysphagia is the result which may produce complete inability to swallow. Surgical management of this condition consists of mobilization of the laryngotracheal complex and its attachment to the hyoid bone by sutures. Successful results in two cases are described.