(n.) The examination or study of the soft palate, posterior nares, etc., by means of a laryngoscopic mirror introduced into the pharynx.
Example Sentences:
(1) Rhinoscopy detected the nasal cycle in an average of 72% of subjects and rhinomanometry in 49%.
(2) Rhinoscopy and rhinomanometry were performed 20 times on each of 14 subjects during 14 to 26 minutes.
(3) The mean coefficients of variation for rhinoscopy and rhinomanometry were 14% and 19%, respectively.
(4) Symptoms were improved and rhinoscopy showed reduced swelling and redness of the mucosa and reduced nasal secretion and obstruction (basically unchanged in the placebo group).
(5) 14 patients were analysed: the size of the polyps was assessed by rhinoscopy and rhinomanometry at the beginning and at the end of the therapy.
(6) The need for microscopic rhinoscopy is obvious to otolaryngologists who have used the operating microscope in otology and laryngology.
(7) Gross rhinoscopy was performed in 119 dogs, and rhinoscopy-assisted pinch biopsy was performed in 109.
(8) Palpation, transillumination of the sinuses and anterior rhinoscopy are of minimal value in making the diagnosis.
(9) Adenoid enlargement is uncommon in adults and because examination of the nasopharynx by indirect posterior rhinoscopy is inadequate, many cases of enlarged adenoid in adults are misdiagnosed and accordingly maltreated.
(10) The pathological septal findings were confirmed at the time by rhinoscopy in 98 cases (40%).
(11) In the present work the mean values obtained from total nasal resistance testing have been matched with those referring to the single nasal cavity by submitting two groups to automated rhinomanometry: one of subjects with normal rhinoscopy, the other of subjects showing nasal stenosis.
(12) These values were used to detect abnormalities in a group of 193 patients whose septum anatomy had been evaluated with rhinoscopy.
(13) The role of posterior rhinoscopy as an integral part of a routine otological examination is highlighted.
(14) The diagnostic methodology of these 250 patients included: anamnesis, rhinoscopy, rhinomanometry, skin tests, respiratory function, immunoglobulin levels (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE), specific IgE and histamine release test.
(15) Rhinomanometric measurements, a clinical examination of the exterior of the nose, and rhinoscopy were performed.
(16) The rhinoscopy shows high positive rates and has advantages being free from any special equipment, prolonged time or the patients' cooperation, but also had disadvantages such as requirement of skill of examiner and problems in objectivity.
(17) Rhinoscopy and radiography revealed no abnormal findings in the nasal septum, rima oflactoria, concha nasalis media, sinus ethmoidales, etc.
(18) It was shown that their involvement is a forecaster of undoubtful value in the prognosis of AH, specially if it is considered that other procedures are hard to carry out such as in the case of the child affected by posterior rhinoscopy.
(19) The protocol includes history, physical examination, blood clinical pathology assessment, radiographs, culture and sensitivity tests, rhinoscopy, histopathology, fungal serology, and allergy screening.
(20) The diagnostic success rate of gross rhinoscopy with rhinoscopy-assisted biopsy was 83% (78 of 94 evaluated cases).
Speculum
Definition:
(pl. ) of Speculum
(n.) A mirror, or looking-glass; especially, a metal mirror, as in Greek and Roman archaeology.
(n.) A reflector of polished metal, especially one used in reflecting telescopes. See Speculum metal, below.
(n.) An instrument for dilating certain passages of the body, and throwing light within them, thus facilitating examination or surgical operations.
(n.) A bright and lustrous patch of color found on the wings of ducks and some other birds. It is usually situated on the distal portions of the secondary quills, and is much more brilliant in the adult male than in the female.
Example Sentences:
(1) Nasal endoscopy can find nasal and sinus pathology that might easily be missed with routine speculum and nasopharyngeal examination.
(2) The Gruber aural speculum, gave a completely, uninterrupted view of the choana.
(3) Investigation of secondary infertility in a woman with a history of second-trimester spontaneous abortion revealed two cervices on a speculum examination.
(4) To determine the usefulness of the Gram stain as a screening technique for maternal colonization with group B beta-streptococcus, we produced a Gram stain from a cervicovaginal swab taken at the time of sterile speculum examination in patients being evaluated for preterm rupture of membranes or preterm labor.
(5) A conductive sponge electrode inserted through the speculum served as the active TM electrode.
(6) Fraenkel's speculum (1872) combines fenestrated blades with a screw-set for self-retaining.
(7) Standard nasal speculums are readily available in most operating rooms and can also be used to protect skin and soft tissues during pin insertion.
(8) We have designed a self-retaining iris speculum for use in open-sky vitrectomy.
(9) Neither lid speculum nor physical restraint in the form of a papoose board was used.
(10) The aims of the study were to find the prevalence of cervical Chlamydia trachomatis infection in women attending for a speculum examination, to examine possible risk factors, and to see if we could develop a rational policy for testing for chlamydia in our deprived inner London practice.
(11) The results showed that it is possible to identify reliably the well-designed trouble-free cavity by the features of its skin lining and the ability to visualize the entire cavity through a size 4 Siegle speculum.
(12) A gauge mounted on the front end of the speculum is calibrated to measure the size of the opening at the tip of the speculum.
(13) Rexy had managed to get lodged so when looking toward the cervix using a speculum you could just see his head and front claws above this anatomical parapet.
(14) The rubber-foam tampons, cylindrical in shape (diameter 70 mm, height 70-90 mm), were introduced into the cranial part of the vagina, using an applicator and a vaginal speculum.
(15) The system comprises an attachment to the speculum, a self-retaining retractor, and a slim tapered brain spatula and pronged hook.
(16) This was achieved using humidified air at 38 degrees C at the wider end of the aural speculum.
(17) The simplest method of dealing with a frigore facial paralysis surgically seems to be by a minima neurolysis using a speculum and tackling it through the ear-drum as in otiospongiosis.
(18) The use of titanium alloys is recommended for making bone-joining members, retracting medical instruments, of the spatula and speculum types, some kinds of non-magnetic pincers and ultrasonic medical instruments.
(19) (4) "Blind" intubation through the nose renders the method possible in cases where it is impossible to use a speculum.
(20) Contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle against the rigid speculum may have traumatized the lid, resulting in a levator aponeurosis disinsertion and subsequent ptosis.