Direct rigid laryngoscopy is a procedure to look at the vocal cords. Using a tool called a laryngoscope, your doctor can look behind your tongue and down your throat to your vocal cords. A tissue sample (biopsy) can be taken for study in a lab. Or a growth can be removed.
Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy are 2 procedures that may be done together. These allow the doctor to see inside the air passages in the throat and lungs. A laryngoscopy looks at the throat and vocal cords. Bronchoscopy looks at the trachea (windpipe) and lungs. These procedures can be used to diagnose and treat certain problems
An upper endoscopy is a test that shows the inside of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The healthcare provider can do a biopsy, check for problems, or remove objects. The test normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
