This panel presentation comprehensively reviews evaluation and management of vocal fold leukoplakia. Updated from prior years, this iteration will explore management strategies through focus on a case-based approach. Though “white vocal fold lesions” are common, management remains challenging – doing ‘too little’ may allow precancerous lesions to progress, while doing ‘too much’ may create unnecessary scar and dysphonia. Using cases, panel discussion, and encompassing a variety of expert opinions and surgical techniques, this panel presentation will provide a framework for balancing oncologic with functional outcomes. It will highlight challenges, controversies and emerging paradigms in vocal fold leukoplakia care.
There will be focus on surgical approaches that can be applied in current practice by any otolaryngologist, including use of KTP and CO2 lasers and also discussion of what techniques are appropriate in the absence of a laser. Discussion will also include future technologies and adjuvant care of laryngeal leukoplakia, encompassing narrow-band imaging, optical coherence tomography, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and photodynamic therapy as they apply to current and future state-of-the-art management.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: https://academyu.entnet.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=10928921
- Start Date: 2022-10-12 05:00:00
- End Date: 2022-10-12 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: Laryngology