Is the Best Modality to Assess Vocal Fold Mobility in Children Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy or Ultrasound?

The gold standard in the evaluation of VFI in children is awake flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy (FFL) but over the past decade, ultrasound (US) has gained increasing attention as a modality for assessing vocal fold mobility in children.

Source: ENTtoday - TRIO Best Practices - March 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Claire M. Lawlor, MD, and Sukgi S. Choi, MD, MBA Tags: Pediatric Practice Focus TRIO Best Practices Laryngoscopy ultrasound vocal fold immobility Source Type: research