Course Overview
The 2011 Advanced Rhinology Concepts continuing medical education course focuses on the comprehensive medical and surgical management of diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Specific topics include the diagnosis, pathophysiology and medical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis, sinonasal polyposis and allergic rhinitis. The course will feature sessions on contemporary frontal sinus surgical techniques and the latest advances in fungal rhinosinusitis. The course will also focus on other important rhinologic issues, including postoperative care and management strategies for the general otolaryngologist. Advanced technology, including image-guided surgery and innovative techniques in management of sinonasal neoplasia, will also be featured.
The program will also include panel discussions of difficult cases and controversies in rhinology. Course participants are encouraged to bring digital images (CT & MRI scans) for discussion.
A hands-on laboratory session, featuring endoscopic surgical and video equipment, image-guidance technology, powered instrumentation and cadaveric specimens, will be available.
Course Highlights
- Frontal sinus surgery
- Comprehensive medical treatment
- Fungal rhinosinusitis
- New technology
- Full cadaveric dissection laboratory with image guidance
(LIMITED ENROLLMENT)
