POSTERIOR RHINOSCOPY

POSTERIOR RHINOSCOPY

Definition: This is a procedure used to examine the posterior part of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Posterior Rhinoscopy Procedure
  1. The mouth is opened. The tongue is depressed by means of a tongue depressor, the mirror is dipped in antifog solution or warmed over the flame to avoid deposition of moisture.
  2. A posterior rhinoscopy mirror is then passed behind the soft palate with the mirror facing upwards.
  3. The patient is then told to relax and take deep breaths.
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Structures visualised:
  1.  Laterally: Eustachian tube opening is seen on the posterior end of the inferior turbinate.
  2.  Medially:  Posterior end of middle, inferior and superior turbinates and posterior part of septum.
  3.  Inferiorly: End posterior surface of the soft palate.
  4. Rosenmullers fossa is seen behind the Eustachian tube.
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Problems in Posterior Rhinoscopy In about 20% of the patients it is not possible to examine the postnasal space by posterior rhinoscopy mirror. A nasopharyngoscopy (fibre-optic) or rigid endoscopy in preferred in such cases. The nasopharynx can also be visualized by diagnostic FESS. Gag Reflex: In some sensitive patients this prevents proper examinations. Children are usually not very co-operative in this procedure.

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