Laryngoscopy is examination of the larynx (voice box) using a small mirror held just below the back of your palate, or a rigid or flexible viewing tube called a laryngoscope placed in your mouth.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need anesthesia.
Laryngoscopy is examination of the larynx (voice box) using a small mirror held just below the back of your palate, or a rigid or flexible viewing tube called a laryngoscope placed in your mouth.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need anesthesia.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 10/01/2009
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Laryngoscopy is an examination of the back of your throat, including your voice box (larynx). Your voice box contains your vocal cords and allows you to speak.
Alternative NamesLaryngopharyngoscopy; Indirect laryngoscopy; Flexible laryngoscopy; Mirror laryngoscopy; Direct laryngoscopy; Fiberoptic laryngoscopy
How the test is performedLaryngoscopy may be done in three ways:
How to prepare for the test depends on which type of laryngoscopy is done. If it is being done under general anesthesia, you may be told not to drink or eat anything for several hours before the test.
How the test will feelHow the test will feel depends on which type of laryngoscopy is done.
Indirect laryngoscopy using a mirror can cause gagging. For this reason it is not often used in children under age 6 - 7 or those who gag easily.
Fiberoptic laryngoscopy can be done in children. It may cause a feeling of pressure and a feeling like you are going to sneeze.
Why the test is performedThis test can help your doctor diagnose many different conditions involving the throat and voice box. Your health care provider may recommend this test if you have:
A direct laryngoscopy may also be used to:
A normal result means the throat, voice box, and vocal cords appear normal.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results may be due to:
Laryngoscopy is considered a relatively safe procedure. Risks depend on the specific procedure, but may include:
Indirect mirror laryngoscopy should NOT be done:
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Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/22/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
The suffix in the term "laryngoscopy" is "-scopy", which means "to view" or "to examine". In medical terminology, the "-scopy" suffix is commonly used to indicate a procedure involving visual examination or observation using a lighted instrument called a scope. In laryngoscopy, the procedure involves visualizing the larynx using a device called a laryngoscope.
Yes, laryngoscopy can potentially lead to a temporary increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) due to stimulation of the vagal nerve during the procedure. This response is usually transient and resolves once the stimulation ceases. It is important for healthcare providers to monitor and manage ICP levels during and after laryngoscopy in patients at risk for elevated ICP.
Laryngitis is typically diagnosed through a physical examination by a healthcare provider. This may involve a review of symptoms, a throat examination, and sometimes a swab test to check for infections. In some cases, additional tests such as a laryngoscopy or throat culture may be recommended.
Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by muscle weakness or paralysis that affects the ability to control the muscles involved in speech production. It can result in slurred, slow, or mumbled speech, making it difficult for others to understand. Treatment options may include speech therapy, assistive communication devices, or addressing any underlying medical conditions causing the dysarthria.
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The suffix in the term "laryngoscopy" is "-scopy", which means "to view" or "to examine". In medical terminology, the "-scopy" suffix is commonly used to indicate a procedure involving visual examination or observation using a lighted instrument called a scope. In laryngoscopy, the procedure involves visualizing the larynx using a device called a laryngoscope.
Laryngoscopy is visual examination of the larynx or voicebox.
the type of laryngoscopy is called= indirect
ICD-9 Indirect laryngoscopy with biopsy of nodule
A laryngoscope is used for laryngoscopy, a direct visual examination of the larynx.
45 mins
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Indirect laryngoscopy uses a mirror to view the epiglottis.
triple endoscopy (laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy )
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direct