Method of indirect laryngoscopy for diagnosis of laryngeal cancer

Cancer experts introduce: Laryngoscopy for laryngeal cancer Cancer experts point out that laryngeal cancer is not terrible. As long as the disease is diagnosed early and treated in time, it is very likely to be controlled in time. Therefore, it is necessary to do a good job of laryngeal cancer examination to help people detect laryngeal cancer early. The following cancer experts from the Oncology Hospital introduce the post-examination of laryngeal cancer, hoping to help everyone.

1. Indirect laryngoscopy for laryngeal cancer: Anyone with hoarseness must undergo this examination to check the internal structure of the larynx, whether the two sides are symmetrical, whether there is redness, swelling, ulcers or tumors, and to check the activity of the vocal cords, fissured folds, epiglottis, etc. If necessary, under the clear vision of the indirect laryngoscope, take living tissue with forceps and send it for pathological examination or smear cytology examination.

2. Direct laryngoscopy for laryngeal cancer: It is usually only used when indirect laryngoscopy is unsatisfactory or it is difficult to obtain pathological specimens, such as the removal of biopsy tissues from the anterior commissure, laryngeal ventricle or subglottic tumors, and the removal of polyps and papilloma. It is contraindicated for patients with cervical spine movement disorders and dyspnea. When direct laryngoscopy is necessary for combined laryngeal obstruction, preparations for tracheotomy should be made.

3. Fiber-optic laryngoscope and microlaryngoscope are used to examine laryngeal cancer, providing new diagnostic measures for the examination and early detection of laryngeal cancer.

The above is an introduction to laryngeal cancer laryngoscopy, I hope it will be helpful to everyone. The editor reminds you: If you have symptoms of illness, do not delay diagnosis, and go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease and causing serious consequences. I wish you all good health!