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Rhinology/Allergy

Frontal Sinus Course: Basic and Advanced Technique

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: 202BC

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • RC

    Roy R. Casiano, MD

    Professor of Otolaryngology; Director: Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Program
    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Miami, FL, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

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    Adam J. Folbe, MD, MS, FACS, FARS

    Professor and Vice Chair
    OUWB school of medicine
    Birmingham, MI, United States

Disclosure(s):
Roy R. Casiano, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Adam J. Folbe, MD, MS, FACS, FARS: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The frontal sinus has remained a challenge to treat for even the experienced otolaryngologist. The surgical anatomy is difficult in primary sinus surgery, but even more so, in revision surgery. However, many of the surgeries done to treat the frontal sinus have been in a revision setting. Important structures surrounding the sinus i.e. skull base, orbit, anterior ethmoid artery are also cause for some increased stress when operating. This course will discuss the important sinus anatomy, including revision sinus surgery anatomy, treatment algorithms including medical and surgical options, and multiple video clips will be shown to enhance the presentation. Finally, we will show and discuss advanced surgical technique including Draf I through Draf III surgery. Also, the post-operative care will be debated with the inclusion of when to stent the sinus or not.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Upon completion of this course, participants should be comfortable in navigating the complex surgical anatomy of the frontal sinus in primary and revision surgery.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Participants will learn frontal sinus surgical techniques from Draf I to Draf III with the aid of lecture and video

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Participants will learn the indications for extended frontal sinus procedures

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: One of he educational gaps identified in the Rhinology section was Indications and techniques for revision endoscopic sinus surgery. The course we are proposing teaches basic and advanced techniques in frontal sinus surgery. We spend a significant time addressing those gaps.