Section 4 Plastic and Reconstructive Problems

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 plastic and reconstructive problems. 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 of plastic and reconstructive problems. 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- +16)¶V HGXFDWLRQ DFWLYLWLHV DUH GHVLJQHG WR LPSURYH KHDOWKFDUH SURYLGHU FRPSHWHQFH 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. Outcomes Objectives The participant who has successfully completed this section should be able to: 1. Identify the advances in soft tissue engineering, bioscaffolds, and stem cells in the head and neck 2. Describe the available treatment options of nasal valve collapse 3. Identify cosmetic nasal deformities and novel interventions to correct them 4. Describe therapeutic laser interventions and their indications 5. Relate the complications of blepharoplasty and facelift surgery and prevention options 6. Recognize the current options for botulinum toxin treatments and potential complications 7. Explain the current concepts in management of keloids and hypertrophic scars 8. Summarize the options for local and regional reconstruction using flaps and grafts 9. Discuss the treatment options related to facial paralysis

10. Describe the best evidence for mandible and maxillary fracture repair 11. Explain the use of propranolol for treatment of facial hemangiomas 12. Describe the terminology for pediatric vascular lesions