Office Airway Surgery
The emergence and refinement of flexible endoscopes during the second half of the twentieth century has facilitated flexible bronchoscopy’s rise as the standard for evaluation of and often intervention in…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Transnasal Esophagoscopy
Since the mid 1900s, esophagoscopy has been performed under sedation or general anesthesia. With transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE), there has been a return to awake, in-office esophagoscopy. Technologic advances have allowed…
Office-Based Botulinum Toxin Injections
Botulinum toxin injections are an effective treatment option for several laryngeal disorders. This article reviews the indications, procedural techniques, potential complications, and outcomes of Botox injections for laryngeal disorders. Key…
In-office Evaluation of Swallowing
Dysphagia matters and endoscopic examination of patients with swallowing complaints is an important part of their evaluation. The 3 key adjuncts to flexible fiber optic laryngoscopy are (1) flexible endoscopic…
Laryngoscopy, Stroboscopy and Other Tools for the Evaluation of Voice Disorders
This article discusses and analyzes the diagnosis and management of voice disorders. Beginning with an insightful description of dysphonia as a sign and symptom rather than diagnosis, and an analysis of…
Anesthesia for Office Procedures
The purpose of this article is to provide otolaryngologists with specific instructions on how to adequately perform topical anesthesia for the most commonly performed laryngeal office-based procedures. In this article,…
Development of Procedures and Techniques for the Office
This article presents the evolution of current office-based surgery of the larynx, focusing on the development of the tools and techniques for these ambulatory procedures, including laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, and…
Advancement of Surgical Techniques Through Technologic Improvements
Milan Amin, MD, Guest Editor There has always been a fascination with technology in Medicine. Throughout the decades, new technology has often been incorporated with the concept that “newer is…
Endoscopic Transcanal Ear Anatomy and Dissection
The authors present a manual of transcanal ear dissection, a completely clinically focused discussion of the goals, steps, and outcomes of endoscopic dissection of the middle ear. From operating station…
Introducing Endoscopic Ear Surgery into Practice
The otolaryngologist will find in this article a direct and frank discussion and useful advice for how to get started performing solely endoscopic ear surgery for abnormalities of the middle…
