The great debate: stroboscopy vs high- speed imaging for assessment of alaryngeal phonation.
Assessment of total laryngectomy patients has always been problematic and controversial. This is particularly so when one wants to assess and characterize the mucosal wave using the existing modalities of assessment. Videostroboscopy is generally regarded as an easily available and clinically relevant technique for adequately assessing this important parameter. However, it has its limitations, especially in laryngectomies. Recently, high-speed imaging has been recommended as the ideal tool for studying the physiology and mucosal parameters in this set of patients. In this brief article we examine this debate on the 'best' modality for assessment of the total laryngectomy patient.
Kazi
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Head and Neck Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JJ, United Kingdom. drrehankazi@gmail.com
Rhys-Evans
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Nutting
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Harrington
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D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D013071:Speech, Alaryngeal