Lingual tonsil hypertrophy is a common contributor to obstructive sleep apnea. Expanding the scope of surgical treatment to address LTH can improve surgical outcomes. The goal of this session will focus on non-robotic methods of lingual tonsillectomy including diagnostic evaluation, surgical techniques, post operative care and complications. Diagnostic issues will include office exam, drug induced sleep endoscopy, and imaging studies. Adult, pediatric, and pediatric special needs (Downs Syndrome) surgical techniques include methods to manage the supraglottis and avoiding major complications will be covered. Algorithms for post operative observation and pain control will be discussed.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: https://academyu.entnet.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=10926963
- 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: Sleep Medicine