7th Otology & Neuro-otology Course (part of ENT Instructional Week 2010)
A compact and concise two-day course offering the most useful and essential information related to this field. It will benefit otorhinolaryngologists of varying experience, from surgeons-in-training to trained specialists who wish to have more experience in otology/neuro-otology. Ample time will be allotted to hands-on temporal bone dissection in the laboratory for each participant. [PLEASE NOTE: This course DOES NOT count towards Australia & NZ SET course requirements]
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| When |
Jul 29, 2010
to Jul 30, 2010 |
| Where | Singapore |
| Contact Name | Ms Jessica Leong / Mrs Yap Hanning |
| Contact Phone | Tel: +65 6321 4071 / 6321 4078 Fax: +65 6223 9789 / 6226 0356 |
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Objectives
| Understand the detailed gross anatomy of the temporal bone Learn the radiological anatomy Interpret CT/MRI scans of the temporal bone Appropriate use of temporal bone surgical instruments Familiarisatioin with operation theatre set-up for temporal bone surgery Update on important pathological conditions involving the ear and related structures Update on current investigative and treatment modalities for some ear and related conditions Perform basic temporal bone surgery safely and effectively Understand the principles of important advanced otological/neuro-otological procedures |
Lectures
| Temporal Bone Dissection Techniques Demonstration: Canalplasty/Mastoidectomy Operation Theatre Set-up Demonstration: Inner Ear Surgery Update on Management of Vertigo Update on Management of Tinnutis Temporal Bone Imaging Stapes Surgery Ear Implants Facial Nerve Disorders |
Temporal Bone Dissection
| Supervised hands-on dissection of fresh cadaveric temporal bones To demonstrate important anatomical structures including middle ear contents, inner ear, endolymphatic sac, facial nerve, carotid artery, jugular bulb and internal auditory meatus. To practise surgical procedures including mastoidectomy, facial nerve decompressin and access to the internal auditory meatus. To identify the key surgical landmarks used in these procedures. |
