OTOLARYNGOLOGY

In-Office Polypectomy

Apr 21, 2026 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on In-Office Polypectomy
Indications Rhinology has undergone a rapid transformation within the past 20 years. New technology has enabled new frontiers in treating conditions via in-office procedures. One of the most common diseases…
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Nasal Endoscopy and Sinus Debridement

Apr 21, 2026 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Nasal Endoscopy and Sinus Debridement
Indications Nasal endoscopy is usually performed with a 0-degree or 30-degree rigid endoscope attached to a camera and viewed on a monitor. Endoscopy is considered a critical part of the…
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In-Office Surgical Navigation

Apr 21, 2026 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on In-Office Surgical Navigation
Indications Within the past decade, in-office procedures have become a potential management option for a wide array of sinonasal pathologies, including chronic sinusitis, nasal polyposis, and mucoceles, sinus recirculation. With…
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In-Office Management of Epistaxis

Apr 21, 2026 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on In-Office Management of Epistaxis
Indications for Managing Epistaxis in the Office Setting Epistaxis is a common condition that otolaryngologists should be well-equipped to manage with various strategies. Epistaxis can most often be controlled in…
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Office-Based Balloon Sinus Dilation

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INTRODUCTION The first article confirming the feasibility and effectiveness of office-based balloon sinus dilation (BSD) procedures performed under local anesthesia was published in the peer-reviewed literature in 2011. Since that…
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Frenotomy

Apr 21, 2026 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Frenotomy
INTRODUCTION The definition of ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a restricted lingual frenulum that limits tongue mobility 1 ( Figs. 9.1 and 9.2 ). The lingual frenulum is a…
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Office-Based Sleep Procedures

Apr 21, 2026 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Office-Based Sleep Procedures
INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder in the United States. OSA is characterized by recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to airway obstruction,…
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