Prophylactic Peri-Operative Antibiotics: Treating Patients or Surgeons? (AMW) Evaluation
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Pulsatile tinnitus (PT) may often present a diagnostic and management dilemma to the Otolaryngologist. The incidence of this symptom has increased in the last decade, most likely due to the obesity epidemic, and can be associated with serious conditions such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, arteriovenous fistulae, and spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks. An academy favorite for more than 30 consecutive years, this course provides a wide overview of the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of patients with pulsatile tinnitus. Upon completion of the course, the attendees will be able to distinguish between objective and subjective tinnitus, determine arterial versus venous etiologies, and feel comfortable in the proper radiologic workup and medical/surgical management. Ample time will be provided for questions from the audience.
Description
Learning Objective: 1. Distinguish between venous and arterial types of PT. 2. Upon completion of the course, the attendees will be able to recognize the importance of history taking and head and neck auscultation. 3. Apply a practical evaluation and effective management. Faculty: Aristides Sismanis, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Daniel Coelho, MD(Research Funding: Oticon Medical).