Laryngoscopy does not reach the esophagus, and if esophageal pathology is suspected, an esophagoscopy or gastroscopy is required.
Laryngoscope is a kind of soft mirror, in the process of examination laryngoscope generally from the nasal cavity to enter, through the real-time imaging way can observe the patient’s specific situation, can be on the patient’s throat, vocal cords, epiglottis and other parts of the examination, to determine whether there are nodules, polyps, inflammation, etc., due to the laryngoscope’s length is limited, and does not have the function of injecting water injection, so it can not be inspected to the esophagus.
Laryngoscopy is mainly to make relevant judgments about the diseases in the pharynx, and can not see the internal structure of the esophagus, if the patient is esophageal lesions, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to carry out relevant examinations, through the gastroscope and other inspection methods to determine the nature of the disease.