Advances in Otology and Neurotology

Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, 2005Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, Texas

Sponsored by Baylor College of MedicineThe Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Office of Continuing Medical EducationHouston, Texas

Advances in Otology and NeurotologyFriday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, 2005

Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, Texas

Program Director: John S. Oghalai, MDProgram Coordinator: Beverly A. Osterloh Event Coordinators: Frances A. Campbell

Bridget Reid

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

This conference will provide an update on current clinical trends in otology and neurotology.Although primarily designed for the general otolaryngologist, other healthcare providers who workwith and treat patients with otologic problems will also benefit. The format consists of short lectures interspersed with questions from the audience as well as panel discussions. The speakers are largelydrawn from Baylor College of Medicine faculty.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of the activity, the participant should be able to: • Formulate a plan to evaluate and manage a patient with facial nerve palsy• Describe how to assess a patient with vertigo • Discuss current therapies for Meniere’s disease• Understand when to consider cochlear implantation• Incorporate current screening strategies for adult-onset sensorineural hearing loss• Recognize evidence-based criteria used to determine work-related noise-induced

hearing loss• Describe current paradigms for the management of middle ear effusions in children• Correctly diagnose and safely manage patients with chronic otitis media and/or cholesteatoma • Discuss the role of canal wall up and canal wall down mastoidectomy and understand the

surgical principals involved with these procedures• Review current strategies for the diagnosis and management of acoustic neuroma and other

temporal bone tumors• Incorporate the latest coding strategies related to otology and neurotology

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lectures • Syllabus • Question and Answer Sessions • Panel Discussions

TARGET AUDIENCE

Otolaryngologists, Physician Assistants, Fellows and Residents

EVALUATION METHODS

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACCREDITATION/CREDIT DESIGNATION

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.5 category 1credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only thosecredits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2005

Noon Registration, Light Buffet Lunch, Visit Exhibits

1:00 PM Welcome and Announcements John S. Oghalai, MD

1:10 Acute Facial Nerve Palsies Newton J. Coker, MD

1:30 Management of Facial Dysfunction Anthony E. Brissett, MD

1:50 Otitis Externa and Skull Base Osteomyelitis Omid Abassi, MD

2:10 How I Evaluate the Dizzy Patient Melton J. Horwitz, MD

2:30 Intratympanic Therapies for Meniere’s Disease Jeffrey T. Vrabec, MD

2:50 Vestibular Rehabilitation for BPPV and the Vestibulopathies Helen S. Cohen, EdD

3:10 Panel Discussion: Facial Palsy and Dysequilibrium

3:30 Break and Visit Exhibits

4:00 Retrocochlear Diagnosis Brandon Isaacson, MD

4:20 Radiology of the Temporal Bone and Skull Base Jeremy Y. Jones, MD

4:40 Temporal Bone Tumors Robert K. Jackler, MD

5:00 Management of Acoustic Neuroma John S. Oghalai, MD

5:20 Neurosurgical Issues Related to Otology/Neurotology Daniel Yoshor, MD

5:40 Coding in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery Michele Birsinger, MBA and

Renee Brown, JD

6:00 Panel Discussion: Diagnosis and Management of Skull Base Lesions

6:30 Adjourn

6:35 Reception for Conference Attendees and Faculty

PROGRAM

PROGRAM (CONTINUED)

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2005

7:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits Open

7:30 Announcements John S. Oghalai, MD

7:35 Diagnostic Uncertainty and the Management of Acute Otitis Media Ellen M. Friedman, MD

7:55 Office Management of Chronic Otitis Media Bobby R. Alford, MD

8:15 How I Manage Cholesteatoma Robert K. Jackler, MD

8:35 Ossicular Chain Reconstruction:The State of the Art Jeffrey T. Vrabec, MD

8:55 Otosclerosis: Stapedotomy vs. Stapedectomy Newton J. Coker, MD

9:15 Outcome Assessment Tools for Hearing Loss Michael G. Stewart, MD

9:30 Panel Discussion: Otitis Media, Cholesteatoma, and Conductive Hearing Loss

9:55 Break and Visit Exhibits

10:25 Genetics of Hearing Loss: What the General Otolaryngologist Should Know Raye Lynn Alford, PhD

10:35 The Cochlear Amplifier William E. Brownell, PhD

10:55 Pediatric Cochlear Implantation at Texas Children’s Hospital Jo Ann B. Haymond, MS

11:10 New Hearing Aid Technology Ross Tonini, AuD

11:25 Emerging Technologies for the Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss John S. Oghalai, MD

11:40 How I Evaluate the Patient With EarlyAdult-Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss Daniel J. Franklin, MD

11:55 Medico-Legal Aspects of Noise-InducedHearing Loss Richard W. Danielson, PhD

12:10 Panel Discussion: Sensorineural Hearing Loss

12:30 Adjourn

4:00 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Optional)

PROGRAM FACULTY

SPECIAL GUEST FACULTY

Robert K. Jackler, MDProfessor and Chairman Department of Otolaryngology – Head andNeck Surgery Stanford University Medical SchoolPalo Alto, California

GUEST FACULTY

Omid Abassi, MDTexas ENT Consultants, PLLCHouston, Texas

Daniel J. Franklin, MDRosewood ENT, LLPHouston, Texas

Melton J. Horwitz, MDClinical Assistant Professor The Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF

MEDICINE FACULTY

Bobby R. Alford, MDProfessor and ChairmanThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryExecutive Vice President/Dean of MedicineBaylor College of Medicine

Raye Lynn Alford, PhDAssistant Professor and Coordinator of Academic and Scientific Program DevelopmentThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Michele Birsinger, MBAAdministratorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Anthony E. Brissett, MDAssistant ProfessorDirector, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Renee Brown, JDClinic Operations ManagerThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

William E. Brownell, PhDProfessorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Helen S. Cohen, EdDAssociate ProfessorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Newton J. Coker, MDProfessor The Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Richard W. Danielson, PhDAssociate ProfessorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineManager, Audiology and Hearing ConservationNational Space Biomedical Research InstituteNASA/Johnson Space Center

Ellen M. Friedman, MDProfessorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineChief of Service, Department ofOtolaryngologyTexas Children’s Hospital

PROGRAM FACULTY (CONTINUED)

Jo Ann B. Haymond, MSInstructorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineCoordinator, Cochlear Implant ProgramTexas Children’s Hospital

Brandon Isaacson, MDOtology/Neurotology FellowThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Jeremy Y. Jones, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of RadiologyBaylor College of MedicineStaff NeuroradiologistTexas Children’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal HospitalHouston, Texas

John S. Oghalai, MD, Program DirectorAssistant ProfessorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Michael G. Stewart, MDAssociate Professor The Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineAssociate Dean of Clinical AffairsBaylor College of Medicine

Ross Tonini, AuDCI AudiologistThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineDirector, Cochlear Implant AudiologyTexas Children’s Hospital

Jeffrey T. Vrabec, MDAssociate ProfessorThe Bobby R. Alford Department ofOtolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

Daniel Yoshor, MDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of NeurosurgeryBaylor College of Medicine

It is the policy of Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor) that the provider and faculty/presenters disclose any significant financial or other relationships with commercial companies whose products may be discussed in the activity, or the commercial supporters, if any. Baylor also requires that faculty disclose any unlabeled use or investigational use (not yet approved for any purpose) of pharmaceutical and medical device products. Specific disclosure will be made to the participants prior to the educational activity.

Faculty, topics, program schedule, and credit are subject to change.

Audio or videotaping is prohibited without written permission from the Program Director and the Office of ContinuingMedical Education, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

FEE, REGISTRATION & CONFIRMATION INFORMATION

Refer to the registration form for the fee schedule. Your registration will not be processed untilpayment is received. Your registration will be confirmed. If you have not received confirmation at least 5 business days before the activity start date, contact the Office of Continuing MedicalEducation (OCME) immediately.

If you plan to register on-site, contact OCME at least 24 hours in advance to confirm activity status and space availability. The OCME reserves the right to limit the number of participants in an activity and will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Payment must be in U.S. funds, payable to Baylor College of Medicine. Verification of Fellow orResident status must accompany registration.

Light lunch on Friday, continental breakfast on Saturday, breaks and a syllabus are included in theregistration fee.

To register/pay online, visit the activity website at http://cme.bcm.tmc.edu/1253 and follow theinstructions. Residents/Fellows can register online, but “verification of status” must be faxed within 24 hours of registration to 713.798.7955.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

Requests for registration refunds must be in writing and received by the Office of ContinuingMedical Education (OCME) at least 10 business days before the activity begins. The date therequest is received by the OCME will be considered the cancellation date. Requests received afterthe refund deadline will not be processed. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative feededucted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses. Requests should be mailed to the OCME or faxed to 713.798.7955.

OCME reserves the right to cancel activities, not less than 10 business days before the scheduleddate, if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified at the contactnumber indicated on the registration form followed by written notification. If an activity is cancelled, OCME’s liability is limited to the registration fee paid.

CONFERENCE LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton Americas – Houston Hotel1600 Lamar Street, Houston, Texas 77010

Direct: 713.739.8000Fax: 713.739.8007

Hotel website: www.americashouston.hilton.com

Accommodations should be arranged directly with the Hilton Americas – Houston Hotel. Please identify yourself with the Baylor College of Medicine Otology Conference when makingreservations in order to benefit from the special group rate ($139 single/double, room rates subjectto state and local taxes). Rooms have been reserved at the special rate on a space available basis.The deadline to receive the special rate is Wednesday, February 23, 2005, unless the room block has already been filled. Houston is hosting the world’s largest Rodeo during the time of the conference. Reserve your room early.

A few steps away from the Hilton Americas is The Park shopping mall, featuring unique boutiquesand a plethora of restaurants. From casual dining to four star cuisine, down-home Southern cooking to award winning restaurants, downtown has it all. Nearby is Houston’s $40 million dollar Aquarium, plus the Bayou Place entertainment complex with an eclectic collection of restaurants and nightlife venues.

Located on either side of the Hilton Americas are Houston’s premier sporting venues. Directlyacross the plaza facing the hotel is Minute Maid Park, home to the Houston Astros. Diagonallyacross from the side entrance is the Toyota Center, home to the Houston Rockets. A short Metroride away is the museum district (9 museums), Houston Zoo, Texas Medical Center, and ReliantStadium, home to the Houston Texans.

The hotel is approximately 25 miles from Houston Hobby Airport and 35 miles from George BushIntercontinental Airport. Continuous shuttle service is provided by Airport Express from bothHouston Hobby and George Bush International Airports to the Hilton-Americas Hotel.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Baylor College of MedicineOffice of Continuing Medical Education1709 Dryden, Suite 1218Houston, Texas 77030

Phone: 713.798.8237Fax: 713.798.7955 Email: cme@bcm.tmc.edu

Visit our website at http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/cme for information on Baylor College of Medicine CME activities.

CONFERENCE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

The conference planning committee has tickets available for purchase to the Houston LivestockShow and Rodeo on Saturday, March 12th. To purchase tickets, please contact Bridget Reid,Department of Otolaryngology, at 713.798.8743 or email breid@bcm.tmc.edu.

Taking the Metro to Reliant Stadium is the easiest way to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.The rodeo performance starts at 4 pm on Saturday, March 12th and ends at approximately 7 pm.Prior to and after the rodeo, you can visit food and shopping vendors from around the world andthe livestock exhibits.

Ranked as the world’s largest rodeo, RODEOHOUSTON™ draws the top contestants in eachevent to compete in one of the richest regular-season rodeos. Reliant Stadium became the newhome of RODEOHOUSTON™ in 2003 and is the only stadium of its kind built specifically forrodeo and football.

Points of Interest in Houston• Houston’s Texas Medical Center

Institutions are ranked amongthe top in the country.

• Year round golfing• Space Center Houston, plus the

multi-million dollar Disneydesigned facility

• The Galleria with 300 retailstores and restaurants locatedunder one roof

• Fabulous world-class Museumsfor people of all ages

• World renowned theater districtboasting Broadway premiers

• Approximately 11,000 restaurants in Houston’s rich cultural diversity

• Centrally located in the UnitedStates allowing for shorter flighttimes from both east and westcoasts

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