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ENDOSCOPY

Endoscopic examination is used to assess

the rest of the upper aerodigestive tract

including the nasopharynx, oropharynx,

laryngo-pharyngeal apparatus, esophagus

and trachea.

In addition to routine white light, narrow

band imaging and Lugol’s chromoendoscopy

should be used to detect superficial

squamous cell carcinoma and multicentric

squamous dysplasia.

Lazarow F.B., Armstrong W.B. (2016) Practical Endoscopy for Laser
Interventions of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract.