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…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
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…
Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery in Children
Endoscopy is advantageous in many aspects of pediatric ear surgery, especially for tympanoplasty and cholesteatoma. The narrower pediatric meatus can restrict access for a totally endoscopic approach, but when possible,…
Transtympanic Endoscopy for Diagnosis of Middle Ear Pathology
Office-based transtympanic endoscopy through the perforation made by laser-assisted myringotomy (LAM) has been introduced for diagnosis of ossicular interruption, stapes fixation, tympanosclerosis, congenital cholesteatoma, and perilymphatic fistula. Endoscopy of the…
Instrumentation and Technologies in Endoscopic Ear Surgery
This article covers state-of-the-art instruments and devices specially designated for endoscopic ear surgery. New technologies stimulate the creation of special endoscopic equipment and microinstruments specially designed to satisfy the exclusive…
