What are the two most common indications for Microlaryngoscopy?

Examples of emergent microlaryngoscopy indications include laryngeal trauma, fracture, or dislocation and acute airway obstruction for vocal cord dysfunction, airway hematoma/bleeding, or edema. Any delay in management could be life threatening.

What is an esophagoscopy used for?

An esophagoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions of the esophagus. This procedure can identify diseases of the esophagus, determine the cause of symptoms, remove growths and swallowed objects or stretch narrowed areas.

What is FB impaction?

Gastrointestinal foreign bodies (FB) are comprised of food bolus impaction and intentionally or unintentionally ingested or inserted true FB. Food bolus impaction and true FB ingestion represent a recurrent problem and a true challenge in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

What is the difference between laryngoscopy and Microlaryngoscopy?

Direct laryngoscopy allows the surgeon to examine the pharynx and larynx thoroughly and to take a biopsy from suspicious-looking tissue. The surgeon holds the laryngoscope with one hand and works with the other. In suspension microlaryngoscopy, the laryngoscope is suspended to allow the surgeon to work with both hands.

How is subglottic stenosis diagnosed?

A diagnosis of subglottic stenosis can be confirmed based on direct examination of the subglottic area of the windpipe through a procedure known as endoscopy. During this procedure, a physician runs a small tube called an endoscope down the throat.

What happens after your esophagus is dilated?

Bleeding and aspiration can occur with almost any procedure involving the airway or esophagus. Your healthcare provider will watch for these complications throughout the procedure. You should seek medical attention if you notice any of the following after the esophageal dilation: Difficulty breathing.

Are you awake during esophageal dilation?

Esophageal dilation is minimally invasive, and does not typically require incisions or stitches. Patients remain awake during the procedure, which takes around 15 minutes, and are able to go home the same day.

What is a rigid esophagoscopy?

A rigid esophagoscopy involves inserting a stiff, inflexible tube by hand through your mouth into your esophagus. The tube usually includes an eyepiece, a light, and several lenses to allow your doctor to see inside your throat.

How is rigid endoscopy done?

A rigid endoscope is passed by way of the peel-away sheath through the foramen of Monro into the third ventricle, and the floor of the third ventricle is fenestrated in the midline just anterior to the cleavage plane of the mammillary bodies, which delineate the posterior border of the third ventricular floor.

What is esophageal impaction?

What is food impaction? Food impaction occurs when food (often meat or fish bones) becomes stuck in your esophagus. Food impaction can occur if your esophagus does not function normally. Food impaction may also happen if you do not have teeth or do not chew your food completely.

How do you distinguish a coin from the trachea and esophagus?

Coins in the esophagus are round in appearance on the frontal view whereas coins in the trachea are usually seen on end and are linear in shape. Coin in esophagus.