Transnasal esophagoscopy.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Transnasal esophagoscopy is the most significant new development in laryngology/bronchoesophagology in recent years. This paper is designed to review the most important articles involving transnasal esophagoscopy over the past year.

RECENT FINDINGS: Transnasal esophagoscopy is safe, effective, easy to learn, and significantly alters the management of a large number of individuals seen in otolaryngology practice.

SUMMARY: Transnasal esophagoscopy has a major role in otolaryngology and gastroenterology practice and will enable the endoscopist to provide better quality of care to patients in a more cost-effective and safer manner.