Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy Combining Rigid Laryngoscopy and Flexible Endoscopy

Surg Innov. 2024 Jun;31(3):229-232. doi: 10.1177/15533506241238870. Epub 2024 Mar 6.

Abstract

Upper Aerodigestive Tract Endoscopy (UATE) is recommended for initial examination of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. Reducing delay of initial examination must be a challenge to manage head and neck cancers. We hereby describe the technic combining UATE and flexible endoscopy in a unique general anesthesia with overview of hypopharyngeal, larygeal, tracheal, esophageal, nasopharyngeal sub sites in a unique procedure with system of magnificense and to perform percutaneous gastrostomy during the same time before initiation of therapy.

Keywords: aerodigestive tract; narrow band imaging; panendoscopy; squamous cell carcinoma; tumor board decision.

MeSH terms

  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopy* / instrumentation
  • Laryngoscopy* / methods