Killian Hanging Laryngoscopy

Killian suspension laryngoscopy is a method of examining the larynx proposed by the German otorhinolaryngologist Gustav Killian at the beginning of the 20th century.

The essence of the method is to suspend the patient's larynx on a special hook inserted through the nose into the nasopharynx. This allows for maximum exposure and visualization of the laryngeal structures. The doctor examines the larynx using a laryngoscope, also inserting it through the nose or mouth.

Killian suspension laryngoscopy was actively used at the beginning of the 20th century for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the larynx. It made it possible to clearly visualize hidden areas of the larynx that were inaccessible with direct laryngoscopy.

However, later this method was supplanted by modern endoscopic methods for studying the larynx, such as indirect laryngoscopy and microlaryngoscopy. Nevertheless, Killian's suspension laryngoscopy contributed to the development of laryngology and remains an important milestone in the history of this medical discipline.

Killian suspension laryngoscopy is a medical procedure that is used to diagnose and treat diseases of the larynx. This is an endoscopic examination of the larynx in which the doctor uses a special instrument called a punch to make a small puncture in the area of ​​the larynx and insert an endoscope-like tube. This allows the doctor to visually assess the condition of the tissues in the laryngeal area and conduct the necessary diagnostic tests.

Killian hanging laryngoscopy has a series