Visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope.
Examination of the larynx and the upper portion of the trachea with a laryngoscope to diagnose a tumor or other abnormality or to remove a foreign body.
An examination of the larynx (voice box) that includes the use of a slender, flexible medical instrument called a laryngoscope, which is threaded through the nose and down the back of the throat to the larynx. The laryngoscope is used to look for ulceration or inflammation of the vocal cords, to collect tissue samples to diagnose or exclude cancer, to locate and remove polyps or other growths, to photograph the vocal cords, or to evaluate the severity of a malignant tumor that has already been diagnosed. Laryngoscopy is performed in a hospital or outpatient surgery clinic by a surgeon.
Visual examination of the interior of the voice box (the larynx) to determine the cause of hoarseness, obtain cultures, remove a foreign body, manage the upper airway, or take biopsies of potentially malignant lesions.
A medical procedure involving the utilization of slender, illuminated, and flexible tubes inserted through either the mouth or the nose is employed to thoroughly examine the larynx and the deep-seated regions within the neck. This procedure, known as endoscopy, enables healthcare professionals to obtain a comprehensive visual assessment of the larynx and adjacent structures. By employing these specialized instruments, medical experts can identify and evaluate any abnormalities or pathologies, facilitating accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment interventions.
The larynx, or voice box, can be examined using a mirror positioned at the back of the palate, known as indirect laryngoscopy. Alternatively, a direct view can be obtained using a rigid or flexible instrument called a laryngoscope, which is referred to as direct laryngoscopy.
Laryngoscopy is used to investigate throat pain, swallowing difficulties, prolonged hoarseness, and abnormal breathing sounds like stridor. An indirect laryngoscopy can reveal issues such as inflammation, vocal cord paralysis, singer’s nodes, or tumors. A direct rigid laryngoscopy is typically done under general anesthesia, while a direct flexible laryngoscopy often uses local anesthesia. These methods allow doctors to get a closer look at the larynx’s tissues and, if necessary, to take tissue samples or remove foreign objects or non-cancerous tumors.
Examining the inside of the larynx using a laryngoscope.