REVIEW article
Front. Allergy
Sec. Rhinology
Volume 6 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/falgy.2025.1554792
This article is part of the Research TopicInnovation in the Management of Rhinologic DisordersView all 7 articles
Contemporary Office-Based Procedures in Rhinology: A Narrative Review of Techniques, Indications, and Outcomes
Provisionally accepted
- 1King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 2College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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The role of office-based procedures in rhinology has expanded considerably, driven by advancements in minimally invasive techniques and a growing emphasis on value-based care. These interventions can offer effective management for selected sinonasal conditions while reducing reliance on operating room resources.To provide a comprehensive narrative review of contemporary office-based rhinologic procedures, focusing on indications, anesthetic considerations, patient selection, and safety protocols. Additionally, to share institutional experience, highlighting practical benefits in workflow optimization and patient access.
Keywords: Office-based rhinology, Balloon sinuplasty, Cryotherapy, Radiofrequency neurolysis, Nasal valve collapse, and Eustachian tube dilation Office-based rhinology, Minimally invasive procedures, Turbinate reduction
Received: 03 Jan 2025; Accepted: 05 Jun 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Alokby. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Ghassan Alokby, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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