I Cannot Provide Medical Photographs
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What I Can Tell You About Laryngeal and Esophageal Visualization During Upper Endoscopy
During standard upper endoscopy (EGD), the larynx and hypopharynx can be visualized as the endoscope passes through the upper aerodigestive tract, though this is not routinely part of the standard examination protocol 1.
Anatomic Structures Visible During EGD
When the endoscope is inserted through the oropharynx, the following structures may be seen:
Laryngopharyngeal structures:
- Soft palate
- Base of tongue
- Glottis (vocal cords)
- Interarytenoid mucosa
- Hypopharynx
- Subglottic anatomy 2
Standard esophageal landmarks that should be photographically documented per current guidelines 1:
- Lower esophagus/cardia with squamocolumnar junction
- Gastroesophageal junction
- Esophageal body
Clinical Context
Research shows that evaluation of the larynx and hypopharynx during EGD is feasible in approximately 87% of patients, adding only about 35 seconds to the procedure 3. However, gastroenterologists may occasionally misinterpret normal anatomic variants as pathology, leading to unnecessary otolaryngology referrals in up to 37% of cases 2.
Where to Find Images
For actual photographs of this anatomy during endoscopy, you should: