2017-18 HSC Section 4 Green Book

Introduction The Home Study Course (HSC) 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 on 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-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 the available evidence for the use of platelet rich plasma in skin regeneration. 2. Explain the expected rates of revision surgery in cosmetic rhinoplasty with prospective patients. 3. Recommend to patients the different types of available devices for energy-based facial rejuvenation. 4. Review the anatomic areas of the face at risk for vascular complications of injectable fillers. 5. Recognize the factors that affect litigation risk in rhytidectomy surgery and methods to potentially avoid litigation when performing rhytidectomy. 6. Discuss the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder and methods to diagnose this in prospective patients. 7. Integrate the use of an objective measurement of functional success in rhinoplasty in their practice utilizing the NOSE score. 8. Recommend the adjunctive use of radiation therapy to keloid patients. 9. Apply the use of botulinum toxin injections to improve outcomes in facial paralysis patients with synkinesis or hyperkinesis. 10. Describe less invasive approaches to the management of frontal sinus fractures. 11. Integrate a protocol for molding of the malformed infant ear using commercially available systems. Outcome Objectives The participant who has successfully completed this section should be able to: