Flexible oesophagogastroscopy in otolaryngology
- 1 April 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Vol. 103 (4) , 399-403
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215100109053
Abstract
We describe a technique of flexible endoscopy of the upper aerodigestive tract which provides excellent visualization for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in ENT practice. With the present day need to reduce costs it is helpful to reduce inpatient workload and perform procedures as day cases where appropriate. The previous criticisms of flexible oesophagoscopy by ENT surgeons are unfounded and indeed there are situations where flexible endoscopy is superior to rigid examination. We would recommend that tuition in the use of the flexible gastroscope should be an integral part of ENT training.Keywords
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