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Endocopy: Modern Diagnosis in ENT Diseases

Endoscopy is a key tool for the diagnosis of almost all ENT diseases. It is performed with either rigid or flexible endoscopes, offering high-definition images and absolute accuracy.

Rigid endoscopes provide excellent image quality, while flexible ones are mainly used for endoscopy through the nose, under local anesthesia. This allows us to safely examine the nasopharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx.

Professor Mr. Psychogios selects the appropriate type of endoscope each time, depending on the patient's needs, always using videography for documentation and monitoring.

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For endoscopy, the ability to record the examination:

  • Allows for reassessment at a later time
  • It enables the patient and the doctor to keep the record for future comparison

Video-endoscopy is of particular importance in diseases of the vocal cords and larynx (laryngoscopy), as even small alterations can significantly affect the voice.
See example: YouTube

It is also essential for the proper planning of therapeutic interventions, such as intraoral microsurgery with CO₂ laser.

Endoscopy and Microscopy of the Ear & Tympanic Membrane

By using a special rigid ear endoscope, we can accurately examine:

  • The external auditory canal
  • The tympanic membrane

At the same time, it facilitates the taking of photographs for archiving and better informing the patient, as well as the performance of mild manipulations, such as the removal of foreign bodies..
See example: YouTube

Microscopy of the ear allows for precise visualization of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane and additional therapeutic procedures such as tympanotomy of the tympanic membrane and placement of ventilation tubes. 

In addition, the doctor has the appropriate equipment to perform audiological testing such as audiograms, tympanograms and otoacoustic emissions.

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The following video presents the clinical, endoscopic and audiological examinations available in Otolaryngology. The video was created in 2021 and is aimed at medical students and young medical residents. Endoscopy link: YouTube

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Last updated: March, 2025.