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The modified Valsalva manoeuvre to improve visualization of the hypopharynx during flexible nasopharyngoscopy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Paul D.R. Spraggs  and
Meredydd Lloyd Harries
Paul D.R. Spraggs*
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, 330-336 Gray's Inn Road, London WCIX 8DA, UK.
Meredydd Lloyd Harries
Affiliation:
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, 330-336 Gray's Inn Road, London WCIX 8DA, UK.
*
Mr Paul D. R. Spraggs, F.R.C.S., 6 Dunstable Mews, London WIN IRQ.
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Abstract

A simple, safe and effective procedure of improving the diagnostic accuracy of nasopharyngoscopy is described. It is most useful for the exposure of the hypopharynx, especially in the elderly patient.

Keywords

EndoscopyHypopharynxValsalva manoeuvre
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 9 , September 1995 , pp. 863 - 864
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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