title: Major ambulatory surgery of the otolaryngologic patient.
abstract: Many otolaryngologic procedures can be performed safely on an ambulatory basis. Complications can be minimized by careful patient and procedure selection. This article describes common procedures adaptable to outpatient surgery and addresses the surgeon's added responsibility in this setting.
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods; D004423:Ear / Q000601:surgery; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000601:surgery; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery