Nasolaryngoscopy in a family medicine clinic: indications, findings, and economics.

Background: Nasopharyngeal complaints are common among patients who present to primary care. Patients with these complaints are often referred for nasolaryngoscopy evaluation to exclude serious conditions such as laryngeal cancer.

Methods: This study is a retrospective case series in which 276 charts of adult outpatients who were referred for nasolaryngoscopy were reviewed.