We read with great interest the article by Mullhaupt et al regarding examination of the laryngopharyngeal area during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, after being trained for examination of these anatomical structures (

). Twenty six laryngeal pathologies were discovered in 1311 cases, the most important of which was demonstration of an early supraglottic cancer.

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy has been performed in children for various indications. In paediatric gastroenterology practice, endoscopy is an important procedure beginning from the mouth. After inserting the endoscope through the oral cavity, the uvula, epiglottis, and cricoarytenoid cartilages with the vocal cords above are seen. While passing through the epiglottic area, the concomitant laryngitis, oedema, hyperaemia or ulceration of the arytenoids, and …