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The value of stroboscopic examination in the diagnosis of hoarseness
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Source
Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad
Issue
Vol. 50, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2008), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2008-03-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
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
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rashid, Ahmad M.. 2008. The value of stroboscopic examination in the diagnosis of hoarseness. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad،Vol. 50, no. 1, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331177
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rashid, Ahmad M.. The value of stroboscopic examination in the diagnosis of hoarseness. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad Vol. 50, no. 1 (2008), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331177
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rashid, Ahmad M.. The value of stroboscopic examination in the diagnosis of hoarseness. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad. 2008. Vol. 50, no. 1, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331177
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-331177