Office-based vocal fold injection (VFI), though initially described more than a century ago, has recently reemerged as an attractive alternative to VFI performed during microsuspension laryngoscopy. Multiple office-based approaches exist,…
Awake office-based laryngeal procedures offer numerous advantages to the patient and surgeon. These procedures are well-tolerated, safe, and can be used to treat a wide variety of laryngeal pathology. This…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
