As otolaryngologists we are inundated with guidelines and revised guidelines discussing the medical and surgicaltreatment of adenotonsillar disease and are bombarded with new technologic options-coblation, intracapsulartonsillotomy, microdebrider tonsillectomy, ultrasonic harmonic dissection, electrocautery tonsil removal, bipolarradiofrequency ablation, and the time honored and hallowed cold steel approach. Sorely missing are discussions ofwhat to do when sore throat is not Group A streptococcus, GERD, or Mono. Also missing is a practical evidence-based discussion reachingbeyond the guidelines which, by design limit topics to the most common defined etiology. All patients must be seen bythe front line providers and many such patients do not neatly fit into a narrowly defined guideline box and have realsymptoms never once confirmed as Group A streptococcus. Via an interactive case-oriented approach during whichseveral cases will be presented, audience response will be solicited for consensus of diagnostic, medical, or surgicalopinions. Less common entities specifically excluded by guidelines such as PFAPA and PANDAS will be included aswill common questions such as the significance of atypical mycobaterial pharyngotonsillitis, Group B, C & Gstreptococcus, often discounted as “normal flora” but relevant and warranting treatment. Disagreements betweensurgical guidelines such as IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America) and AAO-HNS guidelines will be explained. Manywho refer patients to us are more influenced by guidelines from their medical vs. our surgical academy. This expertseries will be a comprehensive compliment to the more common discussion in order to empower otolaryngologists andadvanced practice providers to understand that “all that is sore is not strep throat!”
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2410062.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: General Otolaryngology