The Accuracy of the Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Diagnosis: Utility of the Stroboscopic Exam

Conclusions LPR appears to be an overused diagnosis for laryngologic complaints. For patients who have already had transnasal flexible laryngoscopic exams prior to their referral, laryngeal stroboscopy is the key diagnostic tool in arriving at the correct diagnosis.

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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - September 27, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Fritz, M. A., Persky, M. J., Fang, Y., Simpson, C. B., Amin, M. R., Akst, L. M., Postma, G. N. Tags: Laryngology and Neurolaryngology Source Type: research