Surgical microscopy of the nose. New frontiers in nasal diagnosis and treatment.

The need for microscopic rhinoscopy is obvious to otolaryngologists who have used the operating microscope in otology and laryngology. It provides excellent exposure, brilliant illumination, magnification and the opportunity for bimanual instrumentation, teaching and documentation. The development of the procedure is discussed and the technique of using the method in endonasal diagnosis and surgery is illustrated.