[Radiological Normal Anatomy of the Larynx and Pharynx and Imaging Techniques]

Overview

Journal Radiologe

Specialty Radiology

Date 2008 Nov 22

PMID 19023558

Citations 2

Authors

S F Nemec

C R Krestan

I M Noebauer-Huhmann

M Formanek

J Fruhwald

P Peloschek

F Kainberger

C Czerny

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Abstract

The larynx and the pharynx represent anatomically as well as functionally a very complex organ which serves as an airway and a nutrition channel. Knowledge of anatomy and anatomical topography is therefore a fundamental basis for the evaluation of any pathological process. Beside the clinical examination and endoscopy performed by ear, nose and throat specialists, imaging techniques play a crucial role in pre-therapeutic and post-therapeutic diagnostics. The radiologist employs a conventional x-ray swallow examination, as well as contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT), depending on the medical problem in question. The following article demonstrates the functional and especially the structural anatomy of the larynx and the pharynx. Furthermore, the broad range of imaging techniques in clinical use is discussed.

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