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Head torsion technique for detailed observation of larynx and hypopharynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 December 2006

A Tsunoda ,
A Ishihara ,
S Kishimoto ,
R Tsunoda*  and
K Tsunoda
A Tsunoda
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
A Ishihara
Affiliation:
Department Head and Neck Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
S Kishimoto
Affiliation:
Department Head and Neck Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
R Tsunoda*
Affiliation:
Department Head and Neck Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
K Tsunoda
Affiliation:
Department of Artificial Organs and Otolaryngology, National Institute of Sensory Organs, Tokyo, Japan.
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Abstract

We introduce here an easy but effective method for detailed observation of the larynx and hypopharynx. During the endoscopic observation, the patient's head is turned to one side. Anatomical structures on the same side of the endolarynx, such as the laryngeal ventricle and inferior surface of the vocal fold, are easily observed. In addition, observation of the opposite side of the hypopharynx also becomes easier. Such head turning is also useful in patients with an oblique larynx, in whom the epiglottis obstructs insertion of the endoscope. This is a simple but very effective technique for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal observation.

Keywords

EndoscopeHypopharynxLarynxVocal Cords
Type
Brief Report
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 5 , May 2007 , pp. 489 - 490
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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