Interobserver variability in assessment of the larynx.

Recent papers have shown a high degree of disagreement between observers in the assessment of physical signs. In order to determine the interobserver variation in assessment of the larynx, 63 patients were each examined by 2 ENT registrars. The examiners agreed on the assessment of the voice in 80% of cases, and on the indirect laryngoscopy appearance in 76%. These results compare favourably with those reported previously for other forms of clinical examination.