Tap-Tap: Learning Nasal Osteotomy Techniques on 3D-Printed Models

Saturday, September 28, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Location: MBCC, Exhibit Hall A-D - Sim Room 1

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Howard D. Krein, MD, PhD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Dev R. Amin, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Important Notice: Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular surgeries in the world and the third most common plastic surgery procedure in the United States with approximately 200,000 completed per year. Rhinoplasty is performed for functional and cosmetic purposes and is a complex procedure adjusted based on a patient’s goals and nasal anatomy.

Nasal osteotomy is one of the key steps in rhinoplasty, frequently performed to alter the width of the bony nasal period, straighten a deviated nose, or close an open roof deformity. Nasal osteotomies are not only technically challenging to perform but can be associated with post-operative complications such as nasal obstruction from excessive narrowing, hemorrhage, asymmetry, and aesthetic deformity. A study published in 2019 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery established nasal osteotomy as one of the steps in rhinoplasty that residents find most difficult and have the least confidence in performing. The same study identified a hands-on simulation as a method to improve competency.

We have developed a low cost, 3D printed nasal osteotomy model to allow residents to practice this procedure and gain hands-on experience. In this simulation session, the participants will first review the relevant anatomy and indications for nasal osteotomy. After discussing the risks and benefits of medial and lateral nasal osteotomies, the correct approach and technique will be demonstrated. Participants will have the opportunity to practice medial and lateral osteotomies on a 3D model and receive feedback from the faculty.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the relevant anatomy and indications for nasal osteotomy.
Explain the risk and benefits for medial and lateral nasal osteotomy.
Demonstrate the correct approach and technique for medial and lateral osteotomy.

Instructors(s)

Lauren E. Schlegel, MD

Resident Physician
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA, United States

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Howard D. Krein, MD, PhD

Professor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Lead Instructor(s)

Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD

Professor, Department of OTO-HNS
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Instructors(s)

Dev R. Amin, MD

Resident Physician
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.