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) |
|---|---|
| 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