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Use of the fibreoptic laryngoscope in pharyngeal pouch surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. P. E. Barton ,
A. W. Forrest  and
M. H. Wickham
R. P. E. Barton*
Affiliation:
Leicester
A. W. Forrest
Affiliation:
Leicester
M. H. Wickham
Affiliation:
Leicester
*
R. P. E. Barton. F.R.C.S., Consultant ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LEI 5WW.
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Abstract

A further new application of the fibreoptic laryngoscope as an adjunct to the excision of pharyngeal pouches is described. Its use facilitates the procedure and thus reduces the time of surgery. This is clearly advantageous, particularly as many patients with pharyngeal pouches are elderly and may be less than fully fit especially if overspill from the pouch has caused recurrent chest infections.

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Main Articles
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 4 , April 1988 , pp. 328 - 331
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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