Management of Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders Workshop (part of ENT Instructional Week 2010)
Dysphagia is an important problem that affects patients in a number of medical and surgical disciplines including ENT, gastroenterology, neurology and respiratory medicine. Causes of dysphagia can include head and neck cancer and its treatment, neurological disease, and intrinsic pathology in the pharynx and esophagus. Typically an interdisciplinary approach is required to diagnose and treat underlying causes, rehabilitate or repair swallowing mechanisms, prevent aspiration pneumonia and ensure adequate nutrition.
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Aug 05, 2010
to Aug 06, 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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This one-and-a-half day workshop emphasises the importance of managing dysphagia appropriately and is the first interdisciplinary workshop of its kind in Singapore. It is useful for doctors and healthcare professionals to update their knowledge and skills in assessing and managing patients with dysphagia. Those interested in gaining general understanding into dysphagia will also benefit. The workshop provides an "A to Z" of assessment and management. Basic principles will be discussed and recent advances and innovations will be explored in more detail. There will be also be live demos and opportunity for hands-on activity.
Objectives
| Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathological processes in swallowing Be familiar with the different methods to assess swallowing and latest advances and controversies Understand how esophageal motility and reflux is measured Understand how transnasal esophagoscopy can be used for diagnosis and intervention Know how surgical and non-surgical methods can be used to treat dysphagia Be familiar with methods used to treat cricopharyngeal sphincter dysfunction Understand the problems in managing post surgical and radiation patients and how to overcome them Breakout groups for hands-on activity |
