PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Complications of thyroid surgery can be very serious. The major complications are related to postoperative hematoma, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, and hypoparathroidism. These complications quite often can be predicted and prevented. This session will discuss the major complications related to thyroid surgery and emphasis will be placed on how to prevent and manage them.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Discuss the major complications related to thyroid surgeryOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Review the technical aspects to prevent these complicationsOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss the management of these complications and long-term follow-upBACKGROUND STATEMENT: This course will discuss the complications during and after thyroid surgery, their management, and prevention. The audience will benefit with tips and tricks.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409817.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: Head & Neck