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Posterior rhinoscopy revisited

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Shadaba  and
J. M. Graham
A. Shadaba
Affiliation:
Royal Ear Hospital, Middlesex Outpatients Department, Cleveland Street, London, UK
J. M. Graham*
Affiliation:
Royal Ear Hospital, Middlesex Outpatients Department, Cleveland Street, London, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr J. M. Graham, F.R.C.S., Royal Ear Hospital, Middlesex Outpatients Department, Cleveland Street, London W1P 5FD.
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Abstract

Posterior rhinoscopy remains a valuable yet often difficult examination by conventional means. Fibreoptics, although providing an excellent alternative, may not always be available. We have combined a St. Clair Thomson's mirror with a Lack's metallic tongue depressor for ease of examination and patient cooperation. It is possible to examine the nasopharynx with 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm mirrors. The instrument may be boiled, is sturdy, economical and extremely useful in paediatric practice.

Keywords

Nasopharynxinstrumentation
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 11 , November 1996 , pp. 1055 - 1056
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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