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Ultrasonography of the larynx: Novel use during the SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemic (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Romica Cergan
    • Mihai Dumitru
    • Daniela Vrinceanu
    • Adriana Neagos
    • Ionut Isaia Jeican
    • Radu Constantin Ciuluvica
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  • Published online on: January 25, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9704
  • Article Number: 273
  • Copyright: © Cergan et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Few articles have been published on the subject of laryngeal ultrasonography. However, considering the increased power and accuracy of ultrasound technology, this imaging modality should be reevaluated. The present review aimed to increase the awareness of fellow specialists regarding the use of this imaging tool in healthcare units that do not benefit from onsite ear, nose and throat (ENT) service. We illustrate the ultrasonographic examination protocol for the larynx along with the relevant anatomic landmarks. We review cases with laryngeal tumoral pathology that underwent ultrasonographic examination for improved management. All findings were confirmed through computerized tomography (CT) and endoscopy performed by the ENT specialist. The ultrasound of the larynx has potential utility in diagnosis (e.g., laryngeal abnormalities, speech and swallowing abnormalities, identification of endotracheal tube placement), treatment (e.g., guidance of percutaneous tracheostomy and cricothyrotomy) and prognosis (e.g., prediction of postextubation stridor and difficult intubation). This imaging modality could be useful in the current SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemics in reducing the exposure to invasive maneuvers producing aerosol, such as endoscopy.
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Cergan R, Dumitru M, Vrinceanu D, Neagos A, Jeican II and Ciuluvica RC: Ultrasonography of the larynx: Novel use during the SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemic (Review). Exp Ther Med 21: 273, 2021
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Cergan, R., Dumitru, M., Vrinceanu, D., Neagos, A., Jeican, I.I., & Ciuluvica, R.C. (2021). Ultrasonography of the larynx: Novel use during the SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemic (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 21, 273. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9704
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Cergan, R., Dumitru, M., Vrinceanu, D., Neagos, A., Jeican, I. I., Ciuluvica, R. C."Ultrasonography of the larynx: Novel use during the SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemic (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21.3 (2021): 273.
Chicago
Cergan, R., Dumitru, M., Vrinceanu, D., Neagos, A., Jeican, I. I., Ciuluvica, R. C."Ultrasonography of the larynx: Novel use during the SARS‑CoV‑2 pandemic (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21, no. 3 (2021): 273. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9704