Abstract
Digital photographic technology has ushered in a new era in medical documentation. The author's method of still digital photography for direct and indirect laryngeal photodocumentation using a single-lens-reflex camera and rigid rod-lens telescopes is described, and the results are presented. The advantages and disadvantages of different systems using still or video photography are discussed, and the importance of storing the archival image securely is emphasized. It is concluded that digital photography is convenient and versatile and gives good-quality images. It is the way of the future.
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