Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy in the Diagnosis of Various Pathologies of the Larynx in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Laryngeal disorders are frequently encountered in Otorhinolaryngology practice. Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy is an outpatient department procedure which is used for the diagnosis and management of laryngeal disorders. The objective of the study was to study the prevalence of different laryngeal disorders by the use of Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy as an outpatient department procedure in Otorhinolaryngology.
Materials and Methods: A hospital based prospective and analytical study was conducted in the department of ENT at Dhulikhel hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital during the period of 2 years. A total of 132 patients, who had various laryngeal symptoms and underwent NPL were included in this study. A careful and detailed history and clinical examination of the patients was done. Data were recorded and analysed.
Results: A total of 132 patients with various laryngeal symptoms underwent nasopharyngolaryngoscopy. Among them, 54.5% (72) were male and 45.5% (60) were female. Age range was from 18-84 years. Most common laryngeal disorder observed was laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, followed by chronic laryngitis, true vocal cord nodule and true vocal cord polyp.
Conclusion: Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy is a safe outpatient department procedure which is helpful for the diagnosis and management of various laryngeal disorders.