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The Value of Stroboscopic Examination in the Diagnosis of Hoarseness | ||
| Journal of the Faculty of Medicine | ||
| Article 1, Volume 50, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 11-14 | ||
| Author | ||
| Ahmed M. Rasheed | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Summary:Background: In modem laryngological practice laryngovideostroscopic examination is an important step for correct diagnosis of vocal cord lesions. Aims: To asses the role of laryngovideostroboscopy as a clinical tool in evaluation of hoarse patients. Patients and Methods: Stroboscopic examinations were carried out on 43 patients presented with hoarseness at the ENT department at Al- Kadhimya Teaching Hospital during the period from “January 2006 to October 2006". Results: Stroboscopic examination contributed significant diagnostic information, it changed the diagnosis made by nonstroboscopic means in 8 cases (19%), this resulted in avoidance of surgery in 4 cases and 4 cases referred to surgery instead of medical therapy. Conclusion: Laryngovideostroboscopy is a useful clinical tool in modem laryngoloical practice so as to alter the diagnosis and management plan which may result in avoidance of unnecessary surgical and /or medical-therapies. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Larynx; Stroboscopy | ||
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