Videostroboscopy of the larynx

Kids:

• You should come on an empty stomach (approximately 1-2 hours without eating) to reduce the risk of vomiting.
• The child should not have an intense runny nose (a runny nose makes it difficult or impossible to see the structures of the throat).
• The test is best performed approximately 2 weeks after infection (during the infection, swelling occurs and an accurate assessment will not be possible).
• Patients under 18 years of age must come with a parent/legal guardian to undergo the test.

Adults:

• Patients with a sensitive gag reflex should undergo the examination on an empty stomach (no meal for approximately 1-2 hours before the examination).

Videostroboscopy is an examination of the vocal organ. It visualizes the structures of the larynx and lower pharynx, allows for the assessment of the tone, mobility, and condition of the vocal cords, and detects changes in the larynx, including cancer. The examination is performed by an otolaryngologist using a video laryngoscope connected to a camera to assess the organ.
By illuminating the larynx with a stroboscopic (intermittent) light with a vibration frequency different from the vocal folds, the doctor can observe vocal fold movements in slow motion.
The examination is performed in a sitting position in adults and children. The examination requires the patient's cooperation.

• Assessment of the vocal organ.
• Recurring laryngitis.
• Diagnosis of pathological changes in the larynx.

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