Laryngoscopy
Definition
Laryngoscopy is an exam of the voice box (larynx). It can be done using a small mirror held just below the back of your palate, or a rigid or flexible viewing tube called a laryngoscope placed in your mouth or via the nose.
In some cases, you may need anesthesia.
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References
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