What can a laryngoscopy diagnose?

You might need a laryngoscopy to:

• Find the cause of a voice change or hoarseness.
• Diagnose cancer of the larynx or areas of the throat near the larynx (hypopharynx)
• Take a biopsy.
• Remove a vocal cord nodule or polyp.
• Treat a laryngeal cancer with removal or laser surgery.
• Find the cause of a cough or coughing up blood.

How do you test your laryngoscope?

Your doctor uses a small mirror and a light to look into your throat. The mirror is on a long handle, like the kind a dentist often uses, and it’s placed against the roof of your mouth. The doctor shines a light into your mouth to see the image in the mirror.

What are the types of laryngoscopy?

The three kinds of laryngoscopy are:

• indirect laryngoscopy.
• fiber-optic (flexible) laryngoscopy.
• direct laryngoscopy.

Is flexible laryngoscopy painful?

Direct flexible laryngoscopy But it should not hurt. You will still be able to breathe. If a spray anesthetic is used, it may taste bitter. The anesthetic can also make you feel like your throat is swollen.

Are you awake during a laryngoscopy?

Fiberoptic laryngoscopy (nasolaryngoscopy) uses a small flexible telescope. The scope is passed through your nose and into your throat. This is the most common way that the voice box is examined. You are awake for the procedure.

Is laryngoscopy a surgery?

You may have your laryngoscopy in a clinic office or as a surgical procedure. For example, your provider may decide you should have a surgical laryngoscopy in an operating room. This is a direct laryngoscopy. Providers typically do direct laryngoscopies following in-office flexible laryngoscopies.

Is laryngoscopy a surgical procedure?

Laryngoscopy is the name of the surgical procedure in which your surgeon will closely inspect the larynx and tissue around the larynx. A biopsy or remove abnormal tissue may be performed.

What can you not do after a laryngoscopy?

Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for at least 1 week or until your doctor says it is okay. Ask your doctor when you can drive again. If your job requires you to use your voice, you may need to take 1 to 2 weeks off from work.

How long does it take to recover from laryngoscopy?

Your throat may feel sore or slightly swollen for 2 to 5 days. You may sound hoarse for 1 to 8 weeks, depending on what was done during the procedure. Your doctor may ask you to speak as little as you can for 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure. If you speak, use your normal tone of voice and do not talk for very long.

Qu’est-ce que la laryngoscopie?

La laryngoscopie est un examen permettant d’observer l’intérieur de la gorge, le larynx ainsi que les cordes vocales. Cet examen permet également de réaliser des interventions spécifiques au niveau de la gorge.

Combien de temps dure une laryngoscopie?

Cet examen dure une dizaine de minutes environ. Pour une laryngoscopie directe flexible encore appelée laryngoscopie à faisceau de fibres optiques, il est demandé au patient de ne pas manger ni boire avant l’examen dans le but de prévenir les vomissements. Les patients ayant une prothèse dentaire devront la retirer avant l’examen.

Qu’est-ce que l’examen de laryngoscope?

Cet examen est fait sous anesthésie générale. Il est demandé aux patients d’être à jeun avant l’examen et également de retirer leur prothèse dentaire pour ceux qui en portent. Lors de l’examen, le patient est allongé sur le dos et le médecin lui insère le laryngoscope rigide dans la bouche et le fait glisser à l’intérieur de la gorge.

Qu’est-ce que le laryngoscope rigide?

Le laryngoscope rigide permet l’observation de la gorge, mais également le retrait de corps étrangers, le prélèvement d’échantillon ou le traitement au laser. La durée de l’examen est d’une trentaine de minutes environ. A la fin de l’examen le patient est mis en observation pendant une durée d’une heure environ.