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Direct laryngoscopy8

• Endoscopic management of premalignant lesions and stage I-II glottic carcinomas can be performed during direct laryngoscopy using an operative microscope. (medscape.com)
• In the operating room, esophagoscopy and direct laryngoscopy revealed a postcricoid submucosal mass near the right arytenoid cartilage. (ajnr.org)
• Direct laryngoscopy lets your doctor see deeper into your throat. (wellspan.org)
• If hoarseness was identified, further evaluation was carried out including indirect and direct laryngoscopy. (ajol.info)
• Biopsies were taken from the patients with laryngeal mass after direct laryngoscopy under general anaesthesia. (ajol.info)
• The patient underwent urgent direct laryngoscopy with biopsy, which showed edematous, irregular, friable laryngeal mucosa with significant airway narrowing. (ama-assn.org)
• Then, all patients were referred for subsequent direct laryngoscopy for definitive diagnosis. (authorea.com)
• A thorny foreign body (Achyranthus asprea) was impacted on vocal cord in a young girl which was removed by direct laryngoscopy using propofol as sole anesthetic. (entworld.org)

Bronchoscopy4

• Because tumors may recur in weeks or months, multiple procedures may be required and surveillance by laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy is necessary. (msdmanuals.com)
• A procedure that combines laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and (at times) bronchoscopy. (oregoncancer.com)
• Nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy with biopsies. (albaterra.mx)
• Within these sections, leading authors in the field provide chapters on: flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, bronchoscopy in intensive care, laryngoscopy, biopsy techniques, EBUS and EUS, cryobiopsy, early cancer therapies, airway stents and much more. (ers-education.org)

Larynx11

• ENT specialists at Rush can often perform this biopsy in the office - rather than in the operating room under general anesthesia - for tumors of the larynx, tongue and throat. (rush.edu)
• Laryngeal papillomatosis is initially diagnosed through indirect laryngoscopy upon observation of growths on the larynx and can be confirmed through a biopsy. (wikipedia.org)
• In indirect laryngoscopy, the tongue is pulled forward and a laryngeal mirror or a rigid scope is passed through the mouth to examine the larynx. (wikipedia.org)
• Another variation of indirect laryngoscopy involves passing a flexible scope, known as a fiberscope or endoscope, through the nose and into the throat to visualize the larynx from above. (wikipedia.org)
• Cross-sectional imaging plays an integral role in the assessment of an abnormal mass of the larynx because laryngoscopy is limited to direct visualization of the mucosa without providing adequate information about deep extension within and around the larynx. (ajnr.org)
• Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx) , and vocal cords with a scope (laryngoscope). (wellspan.org)
• Direct rigid laryngoscopy may also be used to help find cancer of the voice box (larynx). (wellspan.org)
• Any patient with hoarseness lasting longer than two weeks, in the absence of an apparent benign cause, requires a thorough evaluation of the larynx by direct or indirect laryngoscopy. (ajol.info)
• Bullard laryngoscopy allows visualization of the larynx without requiring alignment of the pharyngeal, laryngeal, and oral axes. (medscape.com)
• Laryngoscopy is a procedure whereby the airway and the passage into the airway (the glottis) is visualized or exposed to provide a route for the administration of anesthetic gases, introduce an endotracheal tube for securing the airway, allow a detailed examination of the larynx and its structures, or perform minor endolaryngeal procedures (eg, obtaining tissue specimens for biopsy). (medscape.com)
• Video laryngoscopy images of patient larynx and pharynx in study of pharyngeal co-infections with monkeypox virus and group A Streptococcus , United States, 2022. (cdc.gov)

Fiberoptic laryngoscopy1

• This procedure is also called flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy. (wikipedia.org)

Endoscopy4

• Ambu single-use endoscopes can be used in a wide range of procedures, including nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy and therapeutic procedures. (ambu.com)
• Screening methods include endoscopy, laryngoscopy, and imaging tests. (cancercenterforhealing.com)
• A biopsy can be done during an endoscopy, in which a flexible tube is inserted through the nose or mouth into the throat. (cancercenterforhealing.com)
• Chapter 32 Gastrointestinal Cancers DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT DIAGNOSITC IMAGING MEDICATIONS CT scan, MRI, labeled somatostatin receptor-based diagnostic imaging ▪ Localization, TNM staging ▪ Presence of hepatic lesions SURGERY Endoscopy with biopsy ▪ Tumor visualization ▪ Histopathological analysis, grading ▪ Somatostatin analogues suppress tumor proliferation, decrease symptoms ▪ Surgical removal of tumor LAB RESULTS ▪ 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, chromogranin Figure 32.2 Gross pathology of carcinoid tumor of the terminal ileum. (osmosis.org)

Procedure5

• Direct rigid laryngoscopy may be used as a surgical procedure to remove foreign objects in the throat, collect tissue samples ( biopsy ), remove polyps from the vocal cords, or perform laser treatment. (wellspan.org)
• A bone biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of bone is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders. (healthlinkbc.ca)
• A tissue sample can be collected for biopsy during this procedure as well. (oregoncancer.com)
• A biopsy is a procedure to remove a tissue sample or cells from the body. (baptisthealth.net)
• During the procedure, the doctor may take a biopsy of any suspicious tissue for further examination. (cancercenterforhealing.com)

Tumor5

• The tumor is identified by laryngoscopy. (msdmanuals.com)
• Biopsies are often done to find out if a tumor is cancer. (baptisthealth.net)
• When the entire tumor is removed, it's called an excisional biopsy. (baptisthealth.net)
• If only part of the tumor is removed, it's called an incisional biopsy. (baptisthealth.net)
• This type of biopsy uses a thin needle and syringe to remove very small pieces from a tumor. (baptisthealth.net)

Surgery3

• Going in this Monday for surgery for Laryngoscopy (further biopsies). (cancer.org)
• Direct rigid laryngoscopy is done in a surgery room. (alberta.ca)
• For an open biopsy, your doctor will tell you how soon before surgery to stop eating and drinking. (healthlinkbc.ca)

Diagnostic3

• If the lesion appears irregular or suspicious for carcinoma in any way, perform a diagnostic laryngoscopy with biopsy. (medscape.com)
• Conclusion: The trans-oral approach to obtain a biopsy from the upper aero-digestive tract has better diagnostic accuracy than the trans-nasal approach. (authorea.com)
• Diagnostic tests include biopsies, imaging tests, and laboratory tests. (cancercenterforhealing.com)

Visualization2

• Laryngeal papillomatosis can be diagnosed through visualization of the lesions using one of several indirect laryngoscopy procedures. (wikipedia.org)
• The Bullard laryngoscope refined manipulation and visualization in the field of laryngoscopy. (medscape.com)

Incisional biopsy1

• In some cases, surgeons will take an excisional or incisional biopsy that goes right to the pathologist while the person is still under anesthesia. (baptisthealth.net)

Diagnosis3

• Diagnosis of laryngeal contact ulcers is by laryngoscopy. (msdmanuals.com)
• Diagnosis includes laryngoscopy and biopsy. (msdmanuals.com)
• The diagnosis of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is confirmed by biopsy. (msdmanuals.com)

Lesions1

• Flexible laryngoscopy showed ulcerative, vesicular lesions on the epiglottis. (cdc.gov)

Indirect3

• Indirect laryngoscopy is done in a doctor's office using a small hand mirror held at the back of the throat. (wellspan.org)
• Indirect laryngoscopy is not done as much now because flexible laryngoscopes let your doctor see better and are more comfortable for you. (wellspan.org)
• Indirect laryngoscopy and direct flexible laryngoscopy are generally done in a doctor's office. (wellspan.org)

Type of biopsy2

• What you need to do before a bone biopsy depends on the type of biopsy you're having. (healthlinkbc.ca)
• This type of biopsy is done through a fiber-optic endoscope. (baptisthealth.net)

Neck dissection1

• After a fine needle biopsy and lateral neck dissection of the Jugular Vein, the cat was out of the bag. (cancer.org)

Rigid3

• Rigid laryngoscopy is done with a general anesthetic . (wellspan.org)
• The rigid laryngoscope may also be used to remove foreign objects in the throat, collect tissue samples (biopsy), remove polyps from the vocal cords, or perform laser treatment. (alberta.ca)
• Bullard laryngoscopy uses a rigid fiberoptic laryngoscope that was designed for use with patients who are difficult to intubate. (medscape.com)

Nasal2

• trans-oral versus trans-nasal office-based laryngeal biopsy. (authorea.com)
• The number of biopsies obtained was significantly higher in the trans-oral group (3.7 ± 1.0) than in the trans-nasal group (3.1 ± 0.9), (p-value = 0.013). (authorea.com)

Lesion1

• The results of the laryngoscopy, including the submucosal appearance of this lesion, were not available at the time of initial CT interpretation. (ajnr.org)

AScope1

• Flexible Laryngoscopy (with Biopsy) with Ambu aScope 4. (ambu.com)

Tissue sample1

• A biopsy requires collecting a tissue sample from the area of the body where cancer is suspected so that the cells can be tested to see if cancer is present. (oregoncancer.com)

Local anesthetic1

• In addition, some biopsies can be done with a local anesthetic to numb just the local area affected. (baptisthealth.net)

Carcinoma2

• Biopsy to exclude carcinoma or tuberculosis should be considered. (msdmanuals.com)
• Conclusión: El adenocarcinoma pulmonar ocupa el primer lugar en la incidencia de los cánceres pulmonares, desplazando así al carcinoma epidermoide popularizado desde la mitad del siglo pasado. (bvsalud.org)

Lymph1

• It may be used to biopsy large lymph nodes near a melanoma to see if the melanoma has spread. (baptisthealth.net)

Pharynx1

• Video laryngoscopy showed edema and erythema of the pharynx, uvula, and epiglottis and multiple ulcers within the pharynx ( Figure 2 ). (cdc.gov)

Surgical Treatment1

• An open bone biopsy allows your doctor to do surgical treatment at the same time, if needed. (healthlinkbc.ca)

Cervical1

• Bullard laryngoscopy causes less cervical spine movement than conventional laryngoscopy. (medscape.com)

Small amount of bone1

• Bone marrow aspiration or biopsy means taking a small amount of bone marrow fluid (aspiration) or solid bone marrow tissue (called a core biopsy). (baptisthealth.net)

Throat cancer2

• Your doctor may take a biopsy (a sample of your tissue) to determine whether you have throat cancer. (rush.edu)
• The most reliable way to diagnose throat cancer is through a biopsy. (cancercenterforhealing.com)

Deeper2

• A surgical biopsy is often used when a wider or deeper part of the tissue is needed. (baptisthealth.net)
• Punch biopsies take a deeper sample of skin. (baptisthealth.net)

Treatment1

• Laryngoscopy with biopsy and CT are used to stage and plan the treatment of laryngeal SCC ( 2 ). (ajnr.org)

Laryngoscope1

• This retraction of the epiglottis is facilitated by laryngoscopy with the help of the blade of the laryngoscope. (medscape.com)

Vocal1

• Laryngoscopy to assess vocal cord mobility. (medlineplus.gov)

Doctor3

• A closed or needle biopsy is done in a hospital or clinic by a doctor who specializes in X-ray tests ( radiologist ) or by a surgeon who specializes in conditions of the bone ( orthopedic surgeon ). (healthlinkbc.ca)
• You will stay for a short time after the biopsy until your doctor says it's okay for you to go. (healthlinkbc.ca)
• If the doctor suspects there could be cancer, a biopsy may be performed. (oregoncancer.com)

Tells1

• lump on the neck sends us to an ENT, who biopsies it and tells us we have Squamous Cell. (cancer.org)

Cancer1

• Because of the possibility of cancer, the patient underwent a microdirect laryngoscopy and biopsy. (entworld.org)

Needle4

• Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) to determine if the lump is cancerous. (medlineplus.gov)
• Inserting a needle through the skin and directly into the bone ( closed or needle biopsy ). (healthlinkbc.ca)
• Computed tomography ( CT scan ) or a bone scan may be used to guide the biopsy needle. (healthlinkbc.ca)
• For a closed biopsy (needle biopsy), you do not need to do anything before the test. (healthlinkbc.ca)

Methods1

• There is a way to avoid the risks, costs and time-consuming practices associated with standard biopsy methods. (ambu.com)

Patient2

• The first generation of laryngoscopes have a straight (Miller) or a curved (Mackintosh) blade, which is adequate for performing routine laryngoscopy in a patient. (medscape.com)
• However, certain characteristics of a patient or a clinical situation may render laryngoscopy cumbersome or even hazardous. (medscape.com)

Technique1

• Laryngoscopy is another technique that may be used to visualize the inside of the throat. (cancercenterforhealing.com)