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case is laryngeal carcinoma s/l band or back??? endoscope...please help...thanks

Posted By: MT-gurl on 2009-03-10
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sounds more like band endoscope, there is a narrow-band illumination endoscope...sm
Subject: sounds more like band endoscope, there is a narrow-band illumination endoscope...sm

that is used to see the contrasts of the mouth and throat more clearly.  Especially as this procedure started with a microlaryngoscope, which is used either in patients with narrow airways or to get a more clear picture, I would be more apt to say the doc said band endoscope. 
Recurrent laryngeal carcinoma
Subject: Recurrent laryngeal carcinoma

I plan to treat him with a combination of Erbitrux and chemotherapy. I have explained to him that it is experimental therapy. There is no guarantee of success. The turbacent toxicities are substantial and these were discussed with the patient. The patient wishes to proceed and will see me back next week.  


 


This patient has recurrent laryngeal carcinoma. - Thanks so much for helping.  


Operation proceeded by doing ___s/l band?? endoscope started by direct microlaryngoscope.
Subject: Operation proceeded by doing ___s/l band?? endoscope started by direct microlaryngoscope.


ENT report s/l back??? endoscope...Thank you
Subject: ENT report s/l back??? endoscope...Thank you


No not upper case. Lap-Band is correct. nm
Subject: No not upper case. Lap-Band is correct. nm

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I always use lower case but have nothing to back that up.
Subject: I always use lower case but have nothing to back that up.


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lap band - laparoscopic band surgery. It is not
Subject: lap band - laparoscopic band surgery. It is not

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LMA = laryngeal mask anesthesia. nm.
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endoscope
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Probably general LMA (laryngeal mask airway) anesthesia. nm
Subject: Probably general LMA (laryngeal mask airway) anesthesia. nm

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Actually, it is a Weerda endoscope.
Subject: Actually, it is a Weerda endoscope.

You are hearing it correctly.  :)


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Got cut off, but she is not saying Lap-Band. Thank you~!
Subject: Got cut off, but she is not saying Lap-Band. Thank you~!

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When I look it up, it is always upper case>> LAP-BAND


should it always be transcribed this way. If so, what about lap banding.


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