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Surgical Treatment of Vertigo
Authors: Pulec Jack L
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recommend specific different surgical procedures for patients with intractable vertigo and to perform surgical procedures effectively for the treatment of vertigo depending upon their basic level of competency and training.
Modern Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation Therapy
Authors: Telian Steven A. , Shepard Neil T.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the role of ENG, posturography, and rotational chair testing in the evaluation of patients with dizziness and to understand the physiologic rationale for vestibular rehabilitation therapy and the criteria for patient selection.
Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient in the Managed Care Environment
Authors: Bojrab Dennis I. , Stockwell Charles
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate the dizzy patient by understanding pathophysiology and testing and necessary diagnostics in the managed care environment to make an accurate diagnosis.
Technical Decisions in Rhinoplasty
Authors: Pastorek Norman
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To decide the best approach to nasal tip based on physical examination and to use sutures for permanent dome correction with minimal cartilage excision.
Patent It: An Introduction to Intellectual Property
Authors: Shikani Alain h. , Abidin Michael R. , Bloom Leonard
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the basic process whereby one discloses and protects a patentable idea and to appropriately participate in the patenting and licensure of intellectual property.
Avoiding Complications in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Authors: Parsons David , Friedman Ellen M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To avoid specific complications associated with common procedures in pediatric otolaryngology and to manage complications effectively when they arise after certain procedures in pediatric otolaryngology.
Management of the Eye Following Facial Palsy
Authors: Catalano Peter J. , Bergstein Michael
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To select appropriate candidates for eyelid rehabilitation surgery, to determine when to intervene surgically and which procedure(s) to perform, to understand the anatomy of the upper and lower eyelid, to utilize various techniques to restore function and cosmesis to the paretic eyelid, and to avoid surgical pitfalls.
Dispensing Hearing Aids
Authors: Linde Richard E. , Henry Kenneth
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate whether a hearing aid business is feasible in the context of their practice setting and to implement the institution of a hearing aid business within the confines of an ear, nose, and throat practice or be able to set up a free‐standing hearing aid business.
The Glycolic Acid Peel for Facial Skin Enhancement
Authors: Langan F. Candy , Sattenspiel Sigmund L.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To use practical and technical aspects of glycolic acid peeling and maintenance and to use the glycolic acid program to build and enhance the facial plastic and otolaryngologic practice.
Tympanoplasty: Augusta to Beziers
Authors: Moretz William H. , Causse Jean‐Bernard
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To gain deeper understanding of the principles of successful ossicular chain reconstruction and to understand the indications, use, and technical considerations of a variety of prostheses and instruments in situations requiring ossicular chain reconstruction.
Adult Laryngotracheal Stenosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: McCaffrey Thomas V.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the etiology and diagnosis of laryngotracheal stenosis and the surgical options available for management of laryngotracheal stenosis in adults.
Otolaryngic Allergy‐How to Do It‐Update 1995
Authors: Dixon Hamilton S. , Dixon Barbara Jane
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To begin setting up an office allergy practice and to be able to do allergy testing, mix individual treatment vials, and treat patients with allergies by immunotherapy.
Management of Cancer of the Supraglottic Larynx
Authors: Myers Eugene N.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the etiology and diagnostic and staging systems used in the management of patients with cancer of the supraglottic larynx and to understand the medical and surgical techniques used in the management of this disease, together with the risks and benefits.
Avoiding Complications in Free Flap Surgery
Authors: Futran Neal D. , Haller Jeffrey R.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To avoid complications in microvascular head and neck reconstruction by having a better understanding of patient and flap selection, preoperative planning, postoperative care, and monitoring and to delineate the techniques and procedures to manage free flap complications when they occur.
Alveolar Bone Grafting
Authors: Gage‐White Linda
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the principles of bone grafting and healing and to recognize patient candidates for this procedure.
Repair of Tympanoplasty Failures
Authors: Lesinski S. George
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To explain reasons for tympanoplasty failure. To permit successful repair as well as avoid future tympanoplasty failures. To adopt new surgical advances (i.e., new prostheses, homograft material, laser, etc.) to specific problems.
Aminoglycoside Treatment for Vertigo
Authors: Monsell Edwin M. , Cass Stephen P. , Rybak Leonard P. , Nedzelski Julian M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the basic principles of aminoglycoside ototoxicity in normal and hydropic ears and to understand the current status of aminoglycoside treatments through the intramuscular, transtympanic, and labyrinthine routes.
Tissue Expansion in Head and Neck Surgery
Authors: Swenson Randal W. , Kabaker Sheldon S. , Kridel Russell W.H. , Hayden Richard E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the techniques and applications of tissue expansion and the risks, complications, and limitations of the procedure.
Complications of Pediatric Sinusitis
Authors: Choi Sukgi S. , Willner Ayal
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To become familiar with possible complications of sinusitis in children and to become comfortable with reasonable treatment options, both medical and surgical, including open and endoscopic surgical techniques for complications of pediatric sinusitis.
Alternative Surgeries for Vertigo in Meniere's Disease
Authors: Hoehmann Dirk , Dornhoffer John L.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To find a straightforward strategy in dealing with vertigo in patients with Meniere's disease who failed medical treatment, and to be familiar with fine points of surgical procedures, including endolymphatic sac surgery, cochleostomy, vestibular nerve sections, and labyrinthectomy.
Improved Treatment of Malar Complex Fracture
Authors: Matsunaga Rowan S. , Toffel Paul H. , Simpson William
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To learn a new technique to repair a depressed malar fracture, which can give improved results by stable fixation and no visible scars of the periorbital areas, and to save about 50% of operating time.
Medial Graft Tympanoplasty Using Williams Microclips
Authors: Weider Dudley J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To perform a tympanoplasty with a success rate in the high 90s, to make Williams microclips for own use, and to have the confidence to perform successful tympanoplasty on atelectatis ears.
Chronic Ear Surgery
Authors: Brackmann Derald E. , Sheehy James L
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize the indications for surgery for chronic otitis media and to know the techniques necessary for the management of chronic otitis media.
Diagnosis and Management of Upper Respiratory Allergy
Authors: Krause Helen Fox
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize the presence of allergies in patients with rhinitis and to formulate a treatment plan using elimination techniques and pharmacotherapy.
Clinical Use of Otoacoustic Emissions
Authors: Mann Wolf J. , Amedee Ronald G. , Maurer Jan
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize the importance of otoacoustic emissions as a sensitive means of assessing cochlear function and to use important clinical otoacoustic emission parameters as they apply to specific clinical situations.
Vertigo: Diagnosis, Testing and Rehabilitation Therapy
Authors: Konrad Horst R. , Miles Richard D. , Girardi Marian
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To differentiate between the various causes of vertigo, to understand testing procedures and results, and to become familiarized with therapeutic rehabilitation treatment modalities for patients with dizziness and balance disorders.
Professional Singers: The Science and Art of Clinical Care
Authors: Sataloff Robert Thayer
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand special aspects of history taking, physical examination, and medical and surgical therapy of common diagnoses in professional singers.
Rhinoplasty—An Overview
Authors: Silver William E. , Stucker Fred J. , Friedman William H.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To assess the nasal deformity to be corrected and to be able to select the best surgical approach/approaches to correct the deformity.
Who's Afraid of the Facial Nerve?
Authors: Adour Kedar K. , Manos‐Pujol Manuel
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To confidently diagnose patients with facial paralysis, select appropriate tests, and reduce the cost of evaluation by using sound medical judgment and to accurately predict prognosis with the Hilger Facial Nerve Stimulator and maximal stimulation testing.
Fundamentals of Rhinoplasty
Authors: Bernstein Leslie
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To select and evaluate candidates for rhinoplasty and plan the steps of the proposed operation, and to carry out the steps of the surgery in a sequential, progressive technique, which should preclude an undesirable, radical result.
Advanced Rhinoplasty
Authors: Adamson Peter A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To provide a clear and organized approach to nasal anatomy, surgical dynamics, and surgical technique, from basic to advanced, to apply these concepts, as well as the specific techniques discussed, and to avoid rhinoplasty complications and achieve better results.
Videostrobolaryngoscopy: Dynamic Laryngopathology
Authors: Stasney C. Richard , Garrett J. David , Radionoff Sharon L.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To appreciate more fully the applications of videostrobolaryngoscopy and to see various examples of pathologic conditions and hear suggestions for medical and surgical treatment of each lesion.
Mastoidectomy for the General Otolaryngologist
Authors: Haberman Rex S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To comfortably perform a complete mastoidectomy including intact CW procedures with facial recess and CWD procedures and to utilize specific tips to be able to consistently identify critical mastoid landmarks.
Surgical Treatment of Facial Skin Carcinoma
Authors: Sattenspiel Sigmund L.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To properly assess facial neoplasia, to plan, design, develop, and apply various flaps and grafts for the most effective clinical managment of facial carcinoma, and to learn the pearls and pitfalls and acquire the necessary skills to apply nuances of technique to achieve high cure rates, preserve function, and restore cosmesis.
Achieving Victory when Sued for Malpractice
Authors: Clauss Eliot R. , Siglock Timothy J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand techniques for testifying, jury psychology, and courtroom dynamics and to present a more effective defense and participate with the defense attorney as an integral part of the defense team.
Nerve Grafting in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Authors: Burkey Brian B. , Armstrong William
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the most current information for all aspects of nerve reconstruction, including graft donor‐site options, and graft harvesting and anastomotic techniques and to provide and update on future trends in nerve grafting.
Laryngotracheal Stenosis: Open and Closed Methods
Authors: Duncavage James A. , Ossoff Robert H. , Werkhave Jay A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To assist participants in evaluating upper airway obstruction endoscopically and deciding whether to treat laryngotracheal stenosis with open or closed techniques.
Tympanoplasty—Part 2: Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
Authors: Hough Jack V.D. , McGee Mike
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To have a more complete understanding of the advantages of homograft ossiculoplasty and to solve the technical problems that may be encountered during ossiculoplasty more readily.
Advanced Open Structure Rhinoplasty
Authors: Toriumi Dean M. , Quatela Vito C. , Johnson Calvin M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To use open rhinoplasty approach to gain exposure to correct deformities seen in secondary rhinoplasty, posttraumatic deformities, and reconstructive cases, and to use structural grafts to correct aesthetic and functional deformities of the nose.
Hair Replacement: More Than Just Plugs
Authors: Rousso Daniel E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify appropriate candidates for surgical hair replacement and to understand techniques for hair replacement and their appropriate use in various different patterns of hair loss.
Craniofacial Skeletal Augmentation and Replacement
Authors: Friedman Craig D. , Costantino Peter D. , DeLacure Mark D.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To explain the difference between the various types of bone grafts with respect to their biologic properties and to understand technical considerations to enhance success in craniofacial skeletal surgery.
Steroids in Otolaryngology: Indications, Efficacy, and Safety
Authors: Lee Kelvin C. , Deschler Daniel
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the basic physiology of corticosteroids and the potential complications of their use; to develop an approach to the safe use of steroids for problems in otolaryngology.
Midfacial Approach to the Sinuses and Skull Base
Authors: Har‐El Gady
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the indications, limitations, and patient selection for MFD and to use the MFD technique to approach the nose, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, and skull base.
Performance and Management of Long‐Term Tracheostomy
Authors: Eliachar Isaac , Miller Frank
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To determine the indications of performing long‐term tracheostomy, better understand the advantage, pitfalls, complications, etc., and to plan and perform this surgical procedure and become knowledgeable in the postoperative management.
Management of Thyroid Cancer
Authors: Goepfert Helmut H.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To properly select patients needing thyroidectomy and to determine the rational treatment for thyroid cancer.
Surgery of the Thyroid Glands
Authors: Loré John M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the differential diagnosis of diseases of the thyroid and the overall treatment of thyroid cancer.
Nasal Septal Perforations: Surgical Management
Authors: Fairbanks David N.F. , Kridel Russell W.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the various causes of nasal septal perforations and the rhinologic principles for their prevention and to exercise the strategies for successful surgical closure of nasal septal perforations or for nonsurgical management of their symptoms.
Medical Management of Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Authors: Telian Steven A. , Kileny Paul R.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To determine appropriate management strategy for patients with severe‐to‐profound hearing loss and to determine cochlear implant candidacy and to counsel patients regarding cochlear implants.
Surviving as an Independent Practitioner
Authors: Isenberg Steven F.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify methods that can be used to promote autonomous medical practice, to preserve quality of care and the physician as a patient advocate and involve the physician in cost containment, and to improve their practices by sharing information in an open forum.
Hearing Aids I: Fundamentals for the New Otolaryngologist
Authors: Nodar Richard H.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To determine candidacy for hearing aids, particularly the body aid, such as BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC, CROS, BiCROS, IROS, and Power CROS, and to understand earmold types and applications.
Spasmodic Dysphonia: Current Therapies
Authors: Murry Thomas , Woodson Gayle E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify patients with adductor and abductor spasmodic dysphonia and to understand and organize a comprehensive management program, including diagnosis and current treatment of patients with spasmodic dysphonia.
Advances in Hearing Restoration in Cholesteatoma Ears
Authors: Campbell Emmett E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To consider modifying the surgical approach for complete removal of cholesteatoma and hearing restoration, to restore hearing and eradicate disease in a planned two‐stage canal wall up procedure, and to prevent recurrent and residual cholesteatoma.
Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
Authors: Perkins Stephen W. , Rousso Daniel E. , Fedok Fred G.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand pertinent anatomy and support mechanisms of the lower eyelid as they relate to blepharoplasty and to understand the surgical technique of transconjunctival blepharoplasty and provide those with blepharoplasty background further information to begin using the technique.
Cutaneous Laser Surgery and the Facial Plastic Surgeon
Authors: Fazekas‐May Mary , Waner Milton
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To easily identify cutaneous pigmented and vascular lesions in the head and neck and to use new laser technology to successfully remove cutaneous vascular and pigmented lesions with minimal risks of scarring.
Posttraumatic Imbalance and Vertigo
Authors: Harker Lee A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To obtain a history that suggests which single or combination of discrete traumatic sequelae to the peripheral and central vestibular system are responsible for the patient's symptoms and to order and interpret the tests most likely to establish a correct diagnosis or diagnoses and initiate rational medical or surgical treatment.
Cases of Systemic Diseases with Head and Neck Manifestations
Authors: Neel H. Bryan , McDonald Thomas J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To improve diagnostic acumen and avoid the pitfalls of misdiagnosis and to seek appropriate referrals and institute contemporary medical and surgical treatment.
The Radial Forearm Free Flap: Workhorse Flap of the 1990s
Authors: Funk Gerry F. , Valentino Joseph
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify specific head and neck defects ideally suited for radial forearm flap reconstruction and to better understand and participate in the preoperative workup, intraoperative management, and postoperative care of patients with forearm flaps.
Diagnosis and Management of Sudden Hearing Loss
Authors: Shea John J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate and manage patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss appropriately and to counsel patients and their families regarding the implication of, and prognosis after, sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Introductory Skull Base Surgery
Authors: Kinney Sam E. , Lavertu Pierre , Wiet Richard , Wanamaker John
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize patients with skull‐base tumors, to recognize what surgery is necessary to remove skull‐base lesions, and to order and interpret imaging studies.
The Supraglottic Laryngectomy: Fundamentals and Technique
Authors: Herranz Jesús , Gavilán Javier
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To provide a detailed description of the surgical technique of supraglottic laryngectomy and to explain the rationale, indications, and results of the operation.
Endolymphatic Shunt Operation: Indications and Technique
Authors: Austin David F.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the indications for modalities of treatment and the surgical technique of shunt surgery.
Genetics of Head and Neck Cancer (Introduction)
Authors: Benninger Michael S. , Vandyke Daniel , Bradford Carol , Carey Thomas
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To review basic genetics and cytogenetics as they relate to human cancers and head and neck cancer and to become familiar with the basis of genetics of human cancer and successes in molecular and genetic research of squamous cell cancer.
Cell Biology of Invasion and Metastasis
Authors: Petruzzelu Guy J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the basic mechanisms of vascular and soft tissue invasion by tumors and to review the roles of specific tumor products in the propagation of squamous cell carcinoma metastases.
Advanced Diving Medicine for the Otolaryngologist
Authors: Stevens Douglas M. , Bianchi David A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand diving physiology and the approach to diving casualties, specifically those of interest to a practicing otolaryngologist, including the diver with hearing loss or vertigo.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders—Current Concepts
Authors: Gallia Lou
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the natural history of temporomandibular joint disorders, to be able to diagnose these disorders, and to provide initial diagnostic and treatment modalities.
Tax Planning Strategies: Estate Planning
Authors: Rosensweig Michael , Lazar Rande
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To better understand qualified plans and to see how nonqualified plans can supplement qualified plans in the marketplace.
Endonasal Transseptalsphenoidal Approach to the Hypophysis
Authors: Cohen Ricardo Sergio
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To define clearly the indications and understand the current criteria for the selection of patients for this surgical method and to learn step‐by‐step the endonasal transseptal transsphenoidal surgical approach to the sellar and parasellar regions.
Surgical Rejuvenation of the Aging Forehead and Brow
Authors: Wang Tom D.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate patient for surgery of the upper aging face and to select the appropriate surgical approach to perform surgery of the upper aging face.
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Maddern Bruce R.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the pathophysiology and different etiologies of pediatric OSAS and then make useful treatment decisions; to recognize the utility and indications of polysomnography and the clinical and therapeutic differences between adult and pediatric cases.
Diagnostic Imaging for Tumors of the Head and Neck
Authors: Portugal Louis G. , Mafee Mahmood F.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To learn the imaging manifestations of head and neck tumors in computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and to develop an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging modality within specific anatomic sites.
New Concepts and the Use of Powered Instrumentation in FESS
Authors: Setliff Reuben C.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To present the advantages of powered instrumentation in FESS and to enable attendees to begin using same.
Chemical Peels—Superficial and Medium Depth Peels
Authors: Gibson F. Brian , Perkins Stephen W. , Dyer Wallace K.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To discuss the indications and techniques for superficial and medium‐depth peels and to plan a long‐term regimen for rejuvenating and enhancing photoaged skin in selected patients.
Laryngectomee Rehabilitation: Surgery and Beyond
Authors: Lavertu Pierre , Visconti Joann R. , Meeker Susan S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To direct laryngectomized patients appropriately for optimal voice rehabilitation.
Diagnosis and Molecular Biology of Hereditary Hearing Loss
Authors: Smith Richard J.H. , Grundfast Kenneth M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the types of hereditary hearing impairment (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X‐linked, mitochondrial, syndromic, nonsyndromic) and the importance of clinical diagnosis in molecular genetic studies of hereditary hearing impairment.
Pointers and Pitfalls in Middle Ear Surgery
Authors: Lee K.J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To select surgical candidates conservatively and appropriately and to avoid complications in surgery.
Control of Bleeding in Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Authors: Gerwin Kenneth S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand various causes of excessive t & a bleeding and learn numerous approaches to avoid and control bleeding; to better avoid the complications of certain techniques used to control t & a bleeding.
Contemporary Pharmacotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Hadley James A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand mechanisms of early and late phase allergic reactions and their chemical mediators and to choose the therapeutic regimen for patients with allergic rhinitis more appropriately.
Management of Complications of Suppurative Otitis Media
Authors: Smouha Eric E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To review the principles of management of complications of otitis media, emphasizing early recognition.
Sandwich Graft Tympanoplasty
Authors: Farrior Jay B.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To see the different technical variations to difficult problems in sandwich‐graft tympanoplasty.
Pediatric Diagnostic and Management Challenges
Authors: Wiatrak Brian J. , Koopman Charles F.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To better understand the diagnostic aspects of airway and inflammatory diseases in children and the therapeutic options in the management of pediatric airway and inflammatory disorders.
Injuries of the Pinna: Evaluation and Treatment
Authors: Ruder Roberto
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate and properly diagnose anatomic injuries of Pinna (trauma, burns, surgical) and to properly treat these problems.
How to Make an Instructional Videotape
Authors: Yanagisawa Eiji , Konrad Horst R. , Eibling David E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To learn the basic steps in the production of an instructional videotape from conception to completion and to learn useful pointers helpful for effective production of an educational videotape.
CQI: Meeting the Mandate for Quality
Authors: Patow Carl A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the principles of continuous quality improvement and to use these principles to enhance patient satisfaction through increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
Pediatric Sinusitis—Medical and Surgical Management
Authors: Lusk Rodney P. , Muntz Harlan R. , Parsons David S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To describe the etiology and underlying factors causing pediatric sinusitis and discuss the medical and surgical treatment options and to describe the technique used by the instructors to perform pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery.
Musculocutaneous Flaps in Head and Neck Surgery
Authors: Schuller David E. , Hamaker Ronald C. , Panje William R.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify the musculocutaneous flaps most commonly used in head and neck reconstructive surgery and to discuss the clinical considerations and indications for use of musculocutaneous flaps in head and neck reconstructive surgery.
Head and Neck Radiation Therapy: Basic and Advanced Techniques
Authors: Close Lanny Garth , Rosenthal David I.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the basic physics and radiobiology of radiation therapy (XRT) and to understand the indications, pitfalls, morbidity, and benefits of XRT for head and neck cancer, including new and innovative techniques.
Practical Imaging of the Temporal Bone
Authors: Hirsch Barry E. , Lasen Lorenz F. , Weissman Jane L.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the principles and practical aspects of radiographic imaging of the temporal bone and the relevant radiographic anatomy: to proceed with a logical and comprehensive CT or MRI workup of temporal bone disease.
Computer‐Assisted Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Authors: Anon Jack B. , Snyderman Carl H. , Zinreich S. James
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To introduce the participant to the new technique of computer‐assisted endoscopic sinus surgery and to review important anatomic areas, with special attention to potential “danger areas.”
A Total Approach to Congenital Auricular Malformation
Authors: Eavey Roland D.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To counsel parents thoroughly about congenital auricular malformation and to understand surgical reconstruction techniques.
Chemotherapy for Organ Preservation in Head and Neck Carcinoma
Authors: Wolf Gregory T. , Lefebvre Jean Louis
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To properly evaluate and select patients for organ preservation treatment and to understand limitations of treatment and best methods for tumor surveillance and surgical salvage.
Management of Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children
Authors: Young Nancy M. , Monsell Edwin M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To order appropriate diagnostic tests in children with newly identified sensorineural hearing loss and to provide better counseling of families of hearing‐impaired infants and children.
Referral Building for Otolaryngologists
Authors: Zupko Karen
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To analyze the five main sources of referrals and to develop innovative strategies for maintaining and expanding referral bases.
Facial Nerve Monitoring: Principles and Practical Applications
Authors: Lundy Larry B. , Jacobson Gary P.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of available monitoring units and to directly apply the basic principles of facial nerve monitoring to surgical procedures.
Vestibular Rehabilitation in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Authors: Steenerson Ronald L. , Cronin Gaye W.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To describe the vestibular rehabilitation process and the canalith repositioning maneuver, to understand the appropriate use and indications of these procedures, and to describe success rates in use of vestibular habituation exercises and canalith repositioning maneuvers.
Supracricoid Hemilaryngopharyngectomy: Pathways and Pitfalls
Authors: Laccourreye Ollivier , Weinstein Gregory S. , Brasnu Daniel , Laccourreye Henri
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the surgical technique of supracricoid hemilaryngopharyngectomy and the indications, contraindications, and key perioperative points for oncologic and functional success.
Pediatric ENT Emergencies
Authors: Holmes Douglas K.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize and diagnose pediatric ENT emergencies and to properly manage and treat pediatric ENT emergencies.
Clinical Applications of Electronystagmography
Authors: Coats Alfred C.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the principles underlying the techniques and procedures of the ENG examination and the clinical interpretation of the ENG examination.
Management of Parotid Tumors: Pitfalls and Refinements
Authors: Snow Gordon B.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To enable participants to properly work up and manage the patient with a parotid tumor and to acquaint the participants wiht the most important pitfalls in parotidectomy, as well as with some refinements of surgical technique, which usually are not reported in standard texts and atlases.
Avoiding Velopharyngeal Insufficiency After Adenoidectomy
Authors: Cotton Robin T. , Willging J. Paul
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the anatomy of the velopharyngeal sphincter and the mechanism whereby velopharyngeal insufficiency may develop after adenoidectomy and to identify the patient at risk for developing VPI after adenoidectomy.
Otologic Photography: Indications and Technique
Authors: MacDonald C. Bruce
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the benefits of photodocumentation of otologic disease with respect to patient counseling, informed consent, billing, long‐term patient follow‐up, and primary care physician and resident education.
Midline Destructive Lesions
Authors: Sterman Bruce M. , Toohill Robert J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To establish a high index of suspicion and an orderly approach to the diagnosis and treatment of midline destructive lesions and to become familiar with the etiologies and disease processes involved.
Pulsatile Tinnitus: Advances in Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Sismanis Aristides , Hughes Gordon B.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To better understand the various etiologies and pathophysical mechanisms of pulsatile tinnitus and to perform a thorough and cost‐effective workup and effectively treat most of these patients.
Expanding Cranial Base Surgery
Authors: Janecka Ivo P. , Nuss Daniel , Vernick David , Oberascher Gerhard
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To determine the applicability and become familiar with technical principles of new approaches to skull base for oncologic as well as congenital lesions and to understand the current advances in imaging modalities as well as current achievable outcome with skull base surgery.
Management of the Impaired Physician
Authors: Roland Peter S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand how an impaired physicians committee works and how to use it and to be familiar with the reentry process for recovering physicians and feel comfortable that the physician in good recovery is well monitored and an asset to our profession.
Endoscopic and External Sinus Surgery: Technique and Anatomy
Authors: Ritter Frank N. , Terrell Jeffrey
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To know the anatomy of the paranasal sinus region and adjacent structures and to surgically eradicate sinus disease by external or intranasal endoscopic technique.
Current Concepts in the Management of Sinonasal Neoplasms
Authors: Rice Dale H. , Shindo Maisie L. , Becker Terry S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the etiology, biologic behavior, histopathology, clinical evaluation, and current management of benign and malignant neoplasms of the sinonasal tract.
Prevention and Management of Complications of Ear Surgery
Authors: Wiet Richard J. , Causse Jean‐Bernard , Emmett John R. , House John W. , Schuring Arnold
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To learn how some complications can be avoided, to recognize complications when they occur and act appropriately, and to comply with quality assurance mandates being developed throughout the United States.
Surgical Management of Hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Shaha Ashok R.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To discuss the diagnostic workup of hyperparathyroidism including localization studies and current controversial issues related to the management of hyperparathyroidism including unilateral versus bilateral exploration.
Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Authors: Mickelson Samuel A. , Woodson B. Tucker
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To discuss normal and abnormal sleep patterns, to understand the polysomnogram and the pathophysiology of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and to become familiar with advances in the management of sleep disordered breathing and to understand the various diagnostic tests and surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities now available and to individualize the approach in surgical treatment.
Non‐Destructive Hydrops Surgery: Intraoperative ECoG
Authors: Kaufman‐Arenberg I.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To review the fine points of various nondestructive surgeries of the inner ear, to treat endolymphatic hydrops associated with Meniere's disease, and to evaluate the role of intraoperative ECoG.
Functional Neck Dissection in the Nineties: How and When
Authors: Antonelli Antonio R. , Nicolai Piero , Piantanida Renato , Spriano Giuseppe
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the rationale and the step‐by‐step technique of functional neck dissection (FND) and to improve knowledge on the indications, results, and morbidity of the operation.
Otitis Media 1995—An Update for the General Otolaryngologist
Authors: Derkay Craig S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To discuss objectively with their referring physicians the recent otitis media literature and to critically evaluate the “landmark” otitis media articles of the past year.
Lip Reconstruction
Authors: Gullane P. J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand techniques in lip reconstruction and to recognize the limitations of lip flap repair.
Universal Pediatric Hearing Screening
Authors: Bower Charles M. , Martin Patti F.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the use of OAEs in pediatric otolaryngology and to establish an OAE‐based universal hearing screening program at local hospitals.
Staged Uvulo‐Palatoplasty for Relief of Snoring
Authors: Coleman Jack A. , van Duyne Jenny
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To determine whether or not to incorporate this type of procedure in their practice and to decide what type of technology would best serve their purposes.
Complications of Otologic Surgery: Management and Prevention
Authors: McElveen John T. , Barrs David M. , Thedinger Bradley S.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To be aware of medical management of chronic otitis media and to be able to perform the surgical options in treating the chronically draining ear.
Aging of the Nose: Tricks for Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Edelstein David R. , Ward Robert F.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To explain the differences in the nose and sinuses on the basis of age and development, to outline methods of evaluation and diagnosis in the very young and the geriatric population, and to formulate a new decision tree for therapy of the young child to the elderly with nasal and sinus disease.
Diagnosing and Treating HIV Related Diseases of the Head and Neck
Authors: Stern Jordan , McCormick Suzanne
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize the manifestations of HIV infection in the head and neck in otherwise asymptomatic patients and to appropriately treat conditions such as parotid, nasopharyngeal, and oral lesions, which are particular to patients with HIV and/or AIDS.
Functional Tongue Reconstruction—A Systematic Approach
Authors: Urken Mark L , Aviv Jonathan E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify the functional problems that result from impairment of motor and sensory tongue activity and to understand the various options available to reconstruct the tongue on the basis of extent of defect and its functional consequences.
Anatomy of the Paranasal Sinuses and Its Variations
Authors: Rontal Michael , Anon Jack B. , Mehta Dinesh
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the adult normal paranasal sinus anatomy and the embryology that led to the development of these structures to understand the variations in the normal anatomy through a developmental approach.
How to Merge ENT Practices
Authors: Linde Richard E. , Oppenheim Joshua
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate the environments existing in the community and marketplace that would make it practical to merge two or more ENT practices and to understand the logistics that affect the merger of two or more ENT practices.
Surgical Management of Epistaxis—HHT
Authors: Zohar Yuval
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To acquaint participants with the application of surgical management in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) and to explain the leading points that characterize our treatment.
Current Concepts in FES: What is New?
Authors: Kennedy David W. , Rice Dale , Zinreich S. James , Lanza Donald C. , Lusk Rodney , Bolger William E. , Setliff Reuben
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand changing concepts and techniques in FES and to have improved knowledge and familiarity with the anatomy and critical technical issues.
CSF Leaks: Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Nuss Daniel W. , Costantino Peter D.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the mechanisms of CSF leakage and to initiate diagnostic studies to confirm the presence and extent of a CSF fistula and institute appropriate surgical therapy and adjunctive measures to definitively repair CSF fistulas.
Environmental Factors in Sinus Disease
Authors: Clerico Dean M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the role of environmental pollutants in sinus disease and to suggest practical methods to patients to limit their exposure to air pollutants.
Tinnitus Treatment Strategies Including Neuropharmacology
Authors: Shulman Abraham , Goldstein Barbara , Miller Murray H.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To develop a strategy for increased efficacy of tinnitus control and medical significance and to select modalities of therapy based on identification of clinical types of tinnitus and factors known to influence tinnitus with a medical‐audiologic tinnitus patient protocol.
Pediatric Anesthesia and the Otolaryngologist
Authors: Inglis Andrew F. , Orr Rosemary
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To understand how differences in anatomy, physiology, and psychology between adults and children influence pediatric anesthesia.
Practical Tips for Developing a Successful Practice
Authors: Kitchens George G.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To have the knowledge or the “blue print” for developing and maintaining a successful otolaryngology practice and to realize that attention to every minor detail is important in the office.
Coordinated Approach to Management: Early Glottic Carcinoma
Authors: Nichols Richard D. , Benninger Michael
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To design and implement a coordinated diagnostic and treatment protocol for early glottic carcinoma and to make rational treatment decisions based on accurate morbidity and mortality data and informed patient input.
The Micro‐Debrider System in FESS
Authors: Piccirillo Jay F. , Thawley Stanley E.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the concepts behind micro‐debrider surgery in functional endoscopic sinus surgery and to recognize clinical situations in which the microsurgical debrider will augment traditional and functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Tinnitus Update: Treatment Strategies
Authors: Larouere Michael J. , Zappia John J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the various etiologies of tinnitus and establish an efficient diagnostic plan and to develop an effective treatment strategy for patients complaining of tinnitus.
Pediatric Otologic Surgery—Problems and Pragmatic Solutions
Authors: Sculerati Nancy , Hoffman Ronald A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To improve operative planning of ear surgery in children.
Subcranial Extended Anterior Approach for Skull Base Tumors
Authors: Raveh Joram
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To acquaint participants with the anatomic relations in this area and the application of these methods to the anterior skull base and to explain the en bloc resection of the tumor optic nerve decompression and the functional and aesthetic reconstruction of the skull base and frontonasoethmoidal area.
Canalith Repositioning
Authors: Epley John M.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To recognize and localize typical canalithiasis (BPPV) and other conditions involving semicircular densities and to treat these conditions by canalith repositioning (CR).
Equipment and Applications of Videolaryngoscopy in the Office
Authors: Metson Ralph
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To select the proper equipment for an office videolaryngoscopy setup and to decide whether videolaryngoscopy is appropriate for a specific practice.
TMJ Arthroscopic Surgery: Rationale, Treatment, and Management
Authors: Sall Edward T. , Moses Jeffrey J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To provide a differential diagnosis of internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint, as well as recognize indications for magnetic resonance imaging studies and evaluate scan results and to understand goals, indications, contraindications, complications, techniques, and results of TMJ arthroscopic surgery.
Computer Documentation: Presentation and Image Data Base Systems
Authors: Komisar Arnold , Blitzer Andrew , Krespi Yosef , Kane Robert
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To understand the use of image data base and computer‐generated presentations.
Managing the Malcontent Patient
Authors: Schroeder Walter A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand the assessment of the subjective and objective factors on an initial visit and to have an objective method of managing a malcontent patient by following a logical sequence of guidelines.
Endoscopic Percutaneous Tracheostomy: Indications and Techniques
Authors: Kost Karen M. , Zeitouni Anthony G.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To understand appropriate patient selection and surgical techniques of endoscopic percutaneous tracheostomy while avoiding potential complications.
Vestibular Function Tests: Which Test for What Reason
Authors: Rubin Wallace
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To provide basic information regarding each test and show how each test can help in diagnosis and treatment.
Revision Surgery for Otosclerosis
Authors: Lesinski S. George
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify the precise reasons for conductive hearing loss after failed stapedectomy, the surgical alternative with advantages and disadvantages of each will be described for each specific type of problem encountered; methods for avoiding intraoperative and postoperative complications will be stressed.
Multidisciplinary Management of Aggressive Head and Neck Skin Cancer
Authors: Weber Randal S. , Miller Michael
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To identify the histologic and clinical features of biologically aggressive skin cancer and to develop an understanding of the need for a multi‐disciplinary approach to eradicate the disease and restore form and function.
Olfactory Loss: Diagnosis and Therapy
Authors: Seiden Allen M. , Duncan Heather J.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To properly evaluate olfactory loss and to counsel patients regarding the most likely cause and their likely prognosis.
Neurofibromatosis Update: Neurotologic and Head and Neck Involvement
Authors: Santos Perry M. , Miyamoto Richard
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To evaluate patients with head and neck neurofibromatosis and know when to manage conservatively or surgically and to diagnose patients with neurofibromatosis, type 2 and understand contemporary therapeutic options.
Surgical Treatment of Cholesteatoma
Authors: Antolì‐Candela Francisco , Alonso Antonio
Published: August 2007

Educational objective: To understand and to provide better treatment for cholesteatoma cases as well as to improve the surgical results.
Computers in Otolaryngology: The Cutting Edge
Authors: Rothschild Michael A.
Published: August 2007

Educational objectives: To have a better understanding of recent developments in computers in otolaryngology and to understand and participate in future developments in computers in otolaryngology.