From the practice of broncho-esophagoscopy

The method of endoscopic examination of the trachea, bronchi and esophagus is the most valuable acquisition of modern laryngology and one of its best adornments. It is sufficiently developed and entered, or rather, is included in the life of an ordinary laryngologist. It would seem that in this position it is unnecessary to touch upon the topic of broncho-esophagoscopy (b.-e) again. Nevertheless, it is necessary to consider that this question, firstly, is quite relevant, especially now, when B.-E. begins to penetrate into the practice of a doctor in the periphery (the ROLO board recommended this topic for regional scientific conferences), and secondly, even in the technique of b.-e., that is, in the best developed part of the question, the last word has not yet been said (lower, upper bronchoscopy or direct laryngoscopy in children with in. bodies of the trachea). Therefore, the mutual exchange of b.-e. experience should be considered desirable.