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Expert Lectures

Rhinology/Allergy

Another Five Landmarks to Make You a Better Sinus Surgeon

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
Location: MBCC, Art Deco 229AB
CME/MOC Credit: 1
Disclosure(s):
Ralph B. Metson, MD:

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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course will present a novel set of new landmarks to assist sinus surgeons as they navigate the maze of sinonasal anatomy: 1) turbinate pump, 2) maxillary-ethmoid plate, 3) sphenoid line, 4) Ting's triangle, 5) El Toro sign. Experience in teaching residents and fellows the art of rhinology for over 25 years has demonstrated the usefulness of these structures in the performance of safe and effective sinus surgery. Material presented in this course will be relevant to both novice and seasoned surgeons.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize five new landmarks to enhance the performance of endoscopic sinus surgery.
  2. Describe the importance of the turbinate pump and maxillary-ethmoid plate to enhance endoscopic access during sinus surgery.
  3. Utilize the sphenoid line and El Toro signs in the surgical treatment of patients with sphenoid and frontal sinus disease.

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Ralph B. Metson, MD

    Professor of Otolaryngology
    Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School
    Boston, MA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

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

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Michael P. Platt, MD, MS

    Associate Professor
    Boston University
    Boston, MA, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.