目的探讨喉部分切除术在老年喉癌治疗中的意义。　方法对 1 990年 6月～ 1 997年 1 2月间 2 9例6 0岁以上老年喉癌的临床资料作回顾分析。　结果术后 3、5年生存率分别为 77.78%、5 8.33%。一次拔管率是96 .5 5 % ,无终生带管。一经拔管均能发音 ,全部恢复经口进食。　结论老年喉癌有必要选择喉部分切除术治疗 ,但对合并严重慢性全身性疾病者宜慎重 Objective To investigate the significance of partial laryngectomy in the treatment of elderly laryngeal cancer. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 29 elderly patients with laryngeal cancer aged 60 years from June 1990 to January 1997. Results The 3- and 5-year survival rates were 77.78% and 5 8.33% respectively. Once extubation rate was 96.55%, no life-long tube. Once extubation can pronunciation, all restored oral intake. Conclusion elderly laryngeal cancer is necessary to choose partial laryngectomy, but should be cautious with severe chronic systemic diseases