conveys the principles and techniques necessary for successfully undertaking various rhinology procedures in the office setting. The procedures described will range from those commonly performed in the physician s office (e.g. nasal endoscopy and debridement) to certain procedures often performed in the operating room for which, in certain patients, an office setting would be appropriate (e.g. nasal polypectomy and drainage of mucoceles). It also covers relevant sinonasal anatomy and radiology, proper patient selection, and appropriate room setup. Its straightforward approach makes it an easy to use reference, a must-have for practicing otolaryngologists and senior level residents.

Office-Based Rhinology

Review

In an ever-expanding surgical field that is constantly moving toward more office-based procedures to promote patient convenience and decreased health care costs,  is an outstanding addition to the current rhinology literature that is not only right on target but also right on time.With contributions from top names in the field of rhinology from across the country, this text is organized into 15 short yet pertinently detailed chapters that begin with an overview of nasal and paranasal sinus anatomy and imaging, and progress to a more in-depth discussion of office-based procedural techniques, including proper instrumentation and room setup…[T]his text is fully comprehensive in that it also includes chapters discussing appropriate patient selection and anesthetic techniques such as nerve blocks, which are very important topics that are not always stressed during medical training.

Office-Based Rhinology: Principles and Techniques

About the Author

is originally from St. Louis, MO and attended the University of Missouri at Columbia for her undergraduate years, where she graduated magna cum laude.

Zara M. Patel, MD

Contents

Chapter 1: History of Nasal EndoscopyChapter 2: Endoscopic Anatomy for Office-Based Rhinology ProceduresChapter 3: Radiology of the Nose and Paranasal SinusesChapter 4: Room Setup and Equipment for Office ProceduresChapter 5: Patient Selection and Informed Consent for Office-Based Rhinology ProceduresChapter 6: Nasal and Sinus Anesthesia for Office ProceduresChapter 7: Basic Nasal Endoscopy and BiopsyChapter 8: In-Office Treatment of Post-Endoscopic Sinus Surgery IssuesChapter 9: Office-Based Inferior Turbinate ReductionChapter 10: Office-Based Management of Septal PathologiesChapter 11:Office-Based Nasal PolypectomyChapter 12: Office-Based Management of MucocelesChapter 13: Epistaxis: Office-Based ManagementChapter 14: Nasal Fractures: Closed Reduction in the Office SettingChapter 15: Office-Based Evaluation and Treatment of Epiphora