Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Transnasal esophagoscopy is the most significant new development in laryngology/bronchoesophagology in recent years. This paper is designed to review the most important articles involving transnasal esophagoscopy over the past year. RECENT FINDINGS: Transnasal esophagoscopy is safe, effective, easy to learn, and significantly alters the management of a large number of individuals seen in otolaryngology practice. SUMMARY: Transnasal esophagoscopy has a major role in otolaryngology and gastroenterology practice and will enable the endoscopist to provide better quality of care to patients in a more cost-effective and safer manner.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 156-158 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophagoscopy
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Reflux
- Transnasal esophagoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology