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Persistence of significant edema of the larynx beyond six months after completion of radiotherapy presents the laryngologist with a diagnostic dilemma. Review of the results of 43 cases demonstrated a high incidence of residual or recurrent carcinoma. Based upon this experience earlier and frequent laryngeal biopsies are recommended for these cases.
Ward et al. (1975) studied this question.