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What's a Laryngoscopy? (Video)
What's a Laryngoscopy?
Laryngoscopy is when a doctor uses a special camera to look down the throat to see the voice box (larynx) and vocal cords.
30-Second Summary: Laryngoscopy
Learn the basics in 30 seconds.
Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2022
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