Role of Narrow Band Imaging Endoscopy in Preoperative Evaluation of Laryngeal Leukoplakia: A Review of the Literature.

CONCLUSION: Narrow band imaging can help otolaryngologists in the decision-making process on the necessity to perform a biopsy and transoral surgery or long-term follow-up. Larger studies are necessary to confirm the high association of NBI evaluation of the epithelium surrounding the leukoplakia with the histological diagnosis.
PMID: 33213196 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - November 20, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Campo F, Ralli M, Di Stadio A, Greco A, Pellini R, de Vincentiis M Tags: Ear Nose Throat J Source Type: research