Abstract
Transnasal Oesophagoscopy (TNO) is an approach to inspect the upper aerodigestive tract, especially in the head and neck cancer (HNCA) population that present with dysphagia. Twenty-five (25) office-based TNO procedures were performed, with a same-day discharge rate of 96% (24/25) and no reported complications. This case series is the first to compare preoperative and postoperative outcomes (EAT-10) following stricture dilatation using TNO in the UK. Our results show a statistically significant improvement in symptom severity (EAT-10 scores) (n=11, P=0.001). Nearly half (45.5%) of patients undergoing dilatation developed strictures due to post-radiation/post-laryngectomy complications. Biopsy in 4/5 patients was sufficient for diagnosis/ruling out disease. Of these patients, 5/5 had a previous HNCA. This study identifies the remit for a new 'one-stop' TNO service for suspected cancer referrals, of which a large proportion are patients with a previous HNCA. Surveillance, therapeutics and diagnostics can be achieved in a single visit. Earlier staging or treatment may be achieved due to a fast turnover in clinic
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