The goal of the tests is for your doctor to understand all the medical conditions that you have and to determine whether changes need to be made to the surgery plan. These tests help your doctor determine the right course of action post-surgery too. The following are some of the tests that can be performed.
Evaluating your voice is done to see whether you are having problems when talking. This helps your doctor determine the best treatment plan for you.
Pulmonary function tests are used to find out if you can handle the Airway Reconstruction surgery.
pH probe studies are done to see if the stomach acid is coming back up to the airway and the esophagus.
An endoscopic exam is performed to see the airway and how narrow it is. Your doctor might recommend gastrointestinal endoscopy to get a clear view of the stomach and esophagus
CT scan and MRI exams may be done to detailed images of the airway passage and to see the lungs properly.
Sleep studies are performed to see whether the airway obstruction is causing any type of disturbance when you sleep.
our doctor might perform tests to determine whether you are having any problems swallowing when you eat or drink.