Interobserver variability in assessment of the larynx.
Recent papers have shown a high degree of disagreement between observers in the assessment of physical signs. In order to determine the interobserver variation in assessment of the larynx, 63 patients were each examined by 2 ENT registrars. The examiners agreed on the assessment of the voice in 80% of cases, and on the indirect laryngoscopy appearance in 76%. These results compare favourably with those reported previously for other forms of clinical examination.
ENT Department, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014831:Voice