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Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital · Dec 2007
ReviewTrans-tracheostomic endoscopy of the larynx in the evaluation of dysphagia.
- A Ricci Maccarini, M Stacchini, D Salsi, F Pieri, M Magnani, and D Casolino.
- Department of Surgical Specialities, Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy.
- Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital. 2007 Dec 1; 27 (6): 290-3.
AbstractLaryngeal endoscopy plays a determinant role in clinical evaluation of dysphagia. The examination is performed by means of a trans-nasal approach with a flexible fiberoptic endoscope, able to visualize the pre- and post-deglutitory steps of the pharyngeal phase of swallowing. In patients with tracheostomy, it is possible to visualize the glottic or neoglottic function during the intra-deglutitory phase, performing the examination through a trans-tracheostomic route. The procedure and indications of this endoscopic technique are described.
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