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  1. Zech G. Franks, M.D.

    Zech G. Franks, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Endoscopic sinus surgery, Endoscopic skull base surgery, Nasal endoscopy, Chronic sinusitis, Nasal polyps, CSF leak, Sk...ull base tumor, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Nasal obstruction, Nasal cancer, Encephalocele, Sinonasal cancer, Rhinitis

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists study ways to improve care for people with nose, sinus and skull base conditions. This research includes chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal and paranasal tumors, skull base tumors, endoscopic sinus surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, skull base reconstruction, sense of smell after surgery, and quality of life.

Mayo Clinic research teams work with specialists in allergy and immunology, laboratory medicine and pathology, individualized medicine, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology. This team-based research helps support care for people whose nasal endoscopies are part of diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring or follow-up.

Publications

See a list of publications about nasal endoscopy by Mayo Clinic authors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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July 08, 2026
  1. Rhinoscopy in your allergy practice. American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. https://education.acaai.org/rhinoscopy. Accessed April 30, 2026.
  2. ARS Position Statement: Diagnostic nasal endoscopy — CPT 31231. American Rhinologic Society. https://www.american-rhinologic.org/index.php. Accessed April 30, 2026.
  3. Tichenor WS, et al. Nasal and sinus endoscopy for medical management of resistant rhinosinusitis, including postsurgical patients. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2008; doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2007.08.065.
  4. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nasopharyngeal-carcinoma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375535. Accessed April 30, 2026.
  5. Health Education & Content Services. MC6875: Your child's VPI exam. Mayo Clinic; 2024.
  6. Kliegman R, et al., eds. Sinusitis. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 22nd ed. Elsevier; 2025.
  7. Bhattacharyya N. Nasal obstruction: Diagnosis and management. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 30, 2026.
  8. Keswani A, et al. Chronic rhinosinusitis: Clinical manifestations, pathophysiology and diagnosis. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 30, 2026.
  9. Dagan R, et al. Tumors of the nasal cavity. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 30, 2026.
  10. Rhinoscopy. Dorland's Medical Dictionary Online. https://www.dorlandsonline.com. Accessed May 13, 2026.
  11. Clinical indicators: Diagnostic nasal endoscopy. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.entnet.org/resource/clinical-indicators-diagnostic-nasal-endoscopy/. Accessed May 1, 2026.
  12. Francis HW, et al., eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 4, 2026.
  13. Goldman L, et al., eds. Approach to the patient with nose, sinus and ear disorders. In: Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 27th ed. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 4, 2026.
  14. McCoul ED, et al. Nasal endoscopy: What have we been missing? International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2024; doi:10.1002/alr.23394.
  15. Kim DH, et al. Usefulness of nasal endoscopy for diagnosing patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: A meta-analysis. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2020; doi:10.1177/1945892419892157.
  16. Endoscope. Dorland's Medical Dictionary Online. https://www.dorlandsonline.com. Accessed May 13, 2026.
  17. Rhinoscope. Dorland's Medical Dictionary Online. https://www.dorlandsonline.com. Accessed May 13, 2026.
  18. Nasoscope. Dorland's Medical Dictionary Online. https://www.dorlandsonline.com. Accessed May 13, 2026.
  19. Nasopharyngoscope. Dorland's Medical Dictionary Online. https://www.dorlandsonline.com. Accessed May 13, 2026.
  20. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940. Accessed June 5, 2026.
  21. Esophageal cancer. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356090. Accessed June 5, 2026.
  22. Expert opinion (medical review). Mayo Clinic. June 19, 2026.