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What is the difference between an endoscopy and a TNE?

The difference between an endoscopy and a transnasal esophagoscopy is that you need to be sedated for an endoscopy, which increases the risk of complications. Otolaryngologist Jonathan Aviv, MD, explains the difference in detail.


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  • Dx dialogues: testing for nasal polyps

  • What are some of the reasons I can’t breathe out of my nose?

  • How is a rhinoplasty done?

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