2018 Section 5 - Rhinology and Allergic Disorders

Introduction The Home Study Course is designed to provide relevant and timely clinical information for physicians in training and current practitioners in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. The course, spanning four sections, allows participants the opportunity to explore current and cutting edge perspectives within each of the core specialty areas of otolaryngology. The Selected Recent Material represents primary fundamentals, evidence-based research, and state of the art technologies in Rhinology and Allergic Disorders. The scientific literature included in this activity forms the basis of the assessment examination. The number and length of articles selected are limited by editorial production schedules and copyright permission issues, and should not be considered an exhaustive compilation of knowledge on rhinology and allergic disorders. The Additional Reference Material is provided as an educational supplement to guide individual learning. This material is not included in the course examination and reprints are not provided. Needs Assessment AAO-HNSF’s education activities are designed to improve healthcare provider competence through lifelong learning. The Foundation focuses its education activities on the needs of providers within the specialized scope of practice of otolaryngologists. Emphasis is placed on practice gaps and education needs identified within eight subspecialties. The Home Study Course selects content that addresses these gaps and needs within all subspecialties. Target Audience The primary audience for this activity is physicians and physicians-in-training who specialize in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. 1. Discuss current definitions of Adult Rhinosinusitis 2. Implement current evidence-based treatment strategies for Allergic Fungal Sinusitis 3. Explain rates and some potential causes of revision sinus surgery 4. Describe tissue characteristics that are associated with subtypes of chronic rhinosinusitis 5. Assess therapy and prognostication for patients with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis subtype 6. Incorporate evidence-based medical therapy in the management of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis 7. Discuss evidence for outcomes following balloon sinus dilation 8. Compare the efficacy of balloon dilation versus ESS 9. Articulate the outcomes following steroid eluting sinus stent placement both in the OR and in the clinic 10. Discuss the comparison of outcomes between endoscopic and open resection of sinonasal adenocarcinoma 11. Describe the pros and cons of open versus endoscopic resection of craniopharyngioma 12. Implement evidence-based use of lumbar drains following endoscopic CSF leak repair Outcome Objectives The participant who has successfully completed this sections should be able to: