Facial Trauma Tips and Tricks (AMW)
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
The treatment paradigms of facial trauma have evolved significantly over the years. Furthermore, there have been numerous advances in technology and surgical techniques which have improved patient outcomes. This symposium is meant to improve the understanding of the treatment options available to patients with facial trauma and highlight surgical techniques that can help the otolaryngologist maximize their aesthetic and functional outcomes. Each panelist will present their approach to various facial fractures and highlight surgical techniques (tips and tricks) that the audience can incorporate into their practice. A variety of cases ranging in complexity will be presented to highlight the approaches and techniques discussed by the panelists. Audience participation will be encouraged.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0
Description
Learning Objective: 1. Review treatment options of various facial fractures. 2. Identify surgical techniques that can be employed to improve aesthetic and functional outcomes when repairing facial fractures. 3. Demonstrate surgical techniques which can be used to prevent complications in facial fracture repair. Faculty: Jessyka Lighthall, MD, FACS(Nothing to Disclose), Samuel Oyer, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Kalpesh Vakharia, MD(Honoraria: AO North America; Membership of a Lobbying Organization: AO North America), Brian Downs, MD(Nothing to Disclose).
