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Differentiate DL Scopy And Biopsy Surgeries

I am a 49 years age male who has undergone total Laryngectomy and its been two months that the surgery is done. But still i am not able to swallow anything including liquids...now the doctor has suggested a DL Scopy and Biopsy...could you please let me know what is the difference between these two procedures and how they are done.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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DL scoot is viewing the larynx directly using a scope. if doctor sees anything suspicious he can take a biopsy at the same time.
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Differentiate DL Scopy And Biopsy Surgeries

DL scoot is viewing the larynx directly using a scope. if doctor sees anything suspicious he can take a biopsy at the same time.