Epiglottitis other diagnostic studies

Other diagnostic studies involves the use of fibreoptic laryngoscope which shows the omega sign. This refers to the thickened aryepiglottic folds and epiglottis seen in epiglottitis, when the larynx is seen endoscopically or via laryngoscope as shown below. ^{[1] [2]}

Other diagnostic studies involves the use of fibreoptic laryngoscope which shows the omega sign. This refers to the thickened aryepiglottic folds and epiglottis seen in epiglottitis, when the larynx is seen endoscopically or via laryngoscope as shown below. ^{[1] [2]}

1-True vocal cords, 2-Arytenoids, 3-Epiglottis
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