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Comparative study of flexible nasoendoscopic and rigid endoscopic examination for patients with upper aerodigestive tract symptoms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 September 2013

J C Fleming ,
Y Al-Radhi ,
A Kurian  and
D B Mitchell
J C Fleming*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, UK
Y Al-Radhi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, UK
A Kurian
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, UK
D B Mitchell
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr J C Fleming, ENT Dept, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LZ, UK E-mail: JCFleming@doctors.net.uk
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Abstract

Introduction:

The objective of the current study was to compare the outcomes of rigid endoscopic procedures with those of pre-operative flexible nasoendoscopy.

Methods:

A total of 253 patients who had undergone rigid endoscopic examination under anaesthesia between 6 January 2010 and 31 August 2011 were identified. Their clinical, surgical and histological records were evaluated.

Results:

A total of 213 patients had a flexible nasoendoscopic procedure performed and recorded pre-operatively, and 82 in this cohort had a specific lesion or area of concern identified. There were 21 confirmed malignant biopsy results, the majority of which were squamous cell carcinoma. No patient with a negative pre-operative endoscopy had a malignant lesion discovered on endoscopic biopsy. The sensitivity and specificity of pre-operative nasoendoscopy were 100 per cent and 66.3 per cent, respectively.

Conclusion:

Diagnostic rigid endoscopic examination of the upper aerodigestive tract remains an important tool for excluding malignancy in high-risk patients, but is an unnecessary procedure in those low-risk patients with normal pre-operative findings.

Keywords

EndoscopyHead And Neck NeoplasmsEarly DiagnosisPreoperative Procedures

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 10 , October 2013 , pp. 1012 - 1016
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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