Flexible fiberoptics and pediatric otolaryngology. A simple technique for examination and photodocumentation.

Examination of the ears, nose, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx has been dramatically altered by the advent of flexible fiberoptic devices. The stunningly clear real visual images may be readily adapted for photography. Using a standard flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscope and standard light sources, standard cameras, and standard photographic processing, the author details a simple method for examination and photodocumentation in pediatric otolaryngology. Color transparencies, color prints, and color and sound videotapes may be produced which are consistently clear, color balanced, and have good depth of field.