An evaluation of in-office flexible fiber-optic biopsies for laryngopharyngeal lesions.
Francisco LeeKristine A SmithShamir ChandaranaT Wayne MatthewsJ Douglas BoschSteven C NakoneshnyJoseph C DortPublished in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2018)
In-office biopsy reduced the time from initial consultation to biopsy. The temporal gains via in-office biopsy did not translate into faster access to treatment. This outcome highlights the opportunity to improve access to treatment for patients with early diagnosis.