Salivary Gland Scintigraphy

Salivary gland scintigraphy is a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure that serves as a noninvasive examination method to check the function of the salivary glands. The procedure is based on indirect imaging of the salivary glands by detecting (using detectors to determine) the tissue that contributes to saliva secretion (saliva release). As a result of the … Salivary Gland Scintigraphy

Taste Testing (Gustometry)

Gustometry (synonyms: taste test, taste test, taste test) is a diagnostic procedure used in ear, nose, and throat medicine to test the sense of taste, for example, to detect nerve lesions (nerve damage). Gustometry is performed with the application of various taste substances at several locations on the tongue, in order to be able to … Taste Testing (Gustometry)

Microlaryngoscopy

Microlaryngoscopy (MLS) is a medical procedure used in the fields of otolaryngology, phoniatrics (the study of voice healing), and phonosurgery (surgical procedures on the vocal apparatus). It is used for both diagnostic observation and therapeutic treatment of the larynx (laryngeal apparatus). Microlaryngoscopy allows, among other things, the taking of biopsies, as well as the complete … Microlaryngoscopy

Olfactory Test (Olfactometry)

Olfactometry (synonyms: olfactory test, olfactory test, olfactory test) is a diagnostic procedure used in ear, nose and throat medicine to check for a possible restriction of the sense of smell.The olfactory test is performed on various odorants, so that an accurate determination of the olfactory restriction can be guaranteed. With the help of olfactometry, it … Olfactory Test (Olfactometry)

X-ray Diagnosis of the Paranasal Sinuses

X-ray diagnosis of the paranasal sinuses (NNH) is an imaging technique commonly used in otolaryngology. It is used for primary routine diagnosis as an overview X-ray of the NNH. As a procedure with comparatively low radiation exposure, conventional radiography is suitable for imaging the entire pneumatized (ventilated) system of the NNH in one image. Statements … X-ray Diagnosis of the Paranasal Sinuses