Journal Reviews

Narrow band imaging in laryngopharyngeal reflux

27 February 2020 | | Head and Neck, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Crypt inflammation, Laryngopharyngeal reflux, Lingual tonsil hypertrophy, Reflux finding score

Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a tool on the Olympus endoscopic systems that uses blue and green wavelengths to enhance visualisation of mucosal vasculature. It has been used to aid in the early diagnosis of upper aerodigestive tract cancers. A...

Assessment of the incidence of LPR in the Greek population using the Reflux Symptom Index

1 March 2016 | | Epidemiologic study, Gastroesophageal reflux, Laryngopharyngeal reflux, Reflux, Risk factors

Using the self-administered nine-item Belafsky Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) questionnaire, the authors of this article assessed the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in the general adult Greek population as well as predisposing and associated factors for developing LPR. They found...