Development of Laser Ruler in Rigid Laryngoscope.
- Author:
Young Ok LEE
1
;
Byoung Chul KIM
;
Jung Hoon LEE
;
Jin Choon LEE
;
Byung Joo LEE
;
Soo Geun WANG
;
Jung Hoon RO
;
Gye Rok JEON
;
Bum Joo SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Laser;
Ruler;
Laryngoscope
- MeSH:
Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique;
Humans;
Inventions;
Laryngoscopes;
Outpatients;
Vocal Cords;
Natural Resources
- From:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
2011;4(4):199-203
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to develop a new device that provides a simple, noninvasive method of measuring accurate lesion size while using an endoscope. METHODS: We developed a rigid laryngoscope with a built-in laser-ruler using a one-light emitting diode and an acrylic plate. The invention incorporates a built-in laser diode that projects an auto-parallel beam into the optical path of the rigid laryngoscope to form two spots in the field of view. RESULTS: While the interspot distance remains consistent despite changes in focal plane, magnification, or viewing angle of the laryngoscope, projection to an uneven surface introduces certain variations in the shape, and size of the spots, and the distance between the two spots. CONCLUSION: The device enables a laryngologist to easily measure the distance between landmarks, as well as the change in real size, and the progressive change of vocal fold lesions in an outpatient setting.
