DIRECT LARYNGOSCOPY / BRONCHOSCOPY / ESOPHAGOSCOPY
WHY IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
Direct Laryngoscopy
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Laryngeal masses
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Vocal cord nodule
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Vocal cord polyps
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Papillomas
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Ulcers
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Tumors
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Cysts
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Laryngeal foreign bodies
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Laryngeal trauma
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Paralyzed vocal cords
Bronchoscopy
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Bronchial masses
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Bronchial foreign bodies
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Aspiration and perforating neck trauma
Esophagoscopy
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Esophageal masses
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Esophageal foreign bodies
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Aspiration and perforating neck trauma
HOW IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
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In the operating room under general anesthesia
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Usually done as an outpatient, unless being performed for trauma
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Pre-op labs may be required
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Chest x-ray and EKG may be required if patient is over the age of 50 or if heart or lung problems exist
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
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Mild discomfort lasting a few days
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Difficulty swallowing
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Minor bleeding
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Biopsy reports (if taken) to return in five days or less
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE SURGERY?
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Take antibiotics and pain medications given by the doctor
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Slowly advance diet as tolerated
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Drink cool liquids (water, milk, low acid juices, ice cream, Jell-O) during the first day
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Take Tylenol for pain
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Call the doctor if unable to drink liquids
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Return for follow-up in 10 days