Hypopharyngoscopy Deep: Study using the Aiken method
Deep hypopharyngoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine the deep areas of the hypopharynx, the back of the throat located below the vocal cords. This method is based on the hypopharyngoscopy technique developed by Dr. Aiken.
Deep hypopharyngoscopy involves inserting a flexible endoscopic tube through the patient's nasopharynx or oral cavity and then entering the deep areas of the hypopharynx. The endoscopic tube is equipped with a light source and a camera at the end, allowing the doctor to see and evaluate the condition of tissues and structures in the hypopharynx.
Deep hypopharyngoscopy can be performed using different types of endoscopic tubes, depending on the specific needs and purposes of the study. This method allows doctors to detect and evaluate various pathological changes such as tumors, ulcers, inflammation or strophores (depressions) in the hypopharynx.
Deep hypopharyngoscopy is an important tool for the diagnosis and evaluation of various diseases associated with the hypopharynx. This may include determining the causes of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), testing whether tumors are benign or malignant, and assessing the effectiveness of treatment.
Despite its value, deep hypopharyngoscopy can be unpleasant for the patient due to the need to insert an endoscopic tube. However, thanks to the use of flexible and thinner instruments, modern procedures have become more comfortable and safer for patients.
In conclusion, deep hypopharyngoscopy is an effective examination method that allows doctors to gain a detailed understanding of the condition of the hypopharynx. This method makes it possible to detect and evaluate pathological changes, which in turn contributes to more accurate diagnosis and selection of optimal treatment for patients with hypopharynx diseases.