Comparison of two routes in nasal passage for transnasale flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy

ConclusionDecreases in O2 saturation and heart rate may be regarded as physiological effects of TNFFL. No significant difference between two routes was noted in the present study in terms of physiological effects and patient comfort during TNFFL. Introducing the endoscope between the inferior and middle turbinates may be a comfortable and safe option, particularly if the endoscope cannot be advanced along the nasal floor due to septum deviation, septal crest, inferior turbinate hypertrophy.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research