Phonomicrosurgery and office-based laryngology

Due to the nature of our practices, the concept of collaboration and team work between anesthesiologists and otolaryngologists has been emphasized throughout this book, but because of the very nature of the shared airway during procedures such as bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, or esophagoscopy, the importance of communication between surgeon and anesthesiologist cannot be understated and in fact is critical for patient safety and best patient outcomes.