PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: There is a broad spectrum of sinonasal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repairs that range from spontaneous, to iatrogenic, to straightforward transphenoidal post-operative cases. While there have been a number of different descriptions on repair techniques, we would like to provide a step-by-step surgical plan for any practitioner who may encounter any of these scenarios to provide a safe surgical method for repair and post-operative management. We will also review pitfalls in reconstruction that have led to additional complications in sinonasal CSF leak repairs.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Identify case scenarios of patients who have or are at risk for development of CSF leaks.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Intraoperative management of CSF leaks in an algorithmic pattern to ensure long-term success.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Identify techniques that may lead to reconstructive failure or postoperative complications.BACKGROUND STATEMENT: While most CSF leak repairs are performed by rhinologists, we feel there is a need for general practitioners to understand the basic principles and if a leak is identified preoperatively or during a sinus case, have the skill set for straightforward reconstruction and postoperative management.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409805.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Rhinology