Geyman J P, Kirkwood R
J Fam Pract. 1983 Apr;16(4):789-91.
Examination of the larynx is neglected as a regular part of the physical examination by many physicians, largely because of difficulties inherent in the angled-mirror technique of visualizing this area. Simple, relatively inexpensive right-angle telescopes especially designed for laryngoscopy are now available to facilitate this examination. In one study, abnormalities were found in 17 percent of consecutive asymptomatic patients receiving laryngoscopy. This procedure has an important role as a screening procedure and as a diagnostic aid in the workup of patients with laryngeal symptoms. The technique can be readily learned and used in everyday medical practice.
许多医生在体格检查中常常忽视对喉部的检查，这主要是因为使用带角度的镜子观察该区域存在固有的困难。现在有专门为喉镜检查设计的简单且相对便宜的直角望远镜，有助于进行此项检查。在一项研究中，连续接受喉镜检查的无症状患者中有17%被发现存在异常。该检查作为一种筛查手段以及对有喉部症状患者进行检查时的诊断辅助手段，具有重要作用。这项技术很容易掌握并应用于日常医疗实践中。
