Perform a work-up on a patient with obstructive salivary gland disease.
Discuss treatment options for patients with obstructive salivary gland disease.
Explain the indications, instruments and basic techniques for sialendoscopy.
Understand approaches and perspectives for advanced sialendoscopy techniques.
Review the outcomes and complications of sialendoscopy.
Sialendoscopy, a minimally invasive and gland-sparing procedure, has transformed the management of obstructive salivary gland disease. Using miniaturized endoscopes allows the concurrent diagnosis and management of obstructive salivary duct pathology, thereby effectively and safely treating clinical symptoms and preserving gland function.
This intensive course is designed to cover the spectrum obstructive salivary gland pathology amenable to diagnosis and intervention with sialendoscopy and sialendoscopy assisted approaches. Participants will receive the latest information on sialendoscopy, including indications, instrumentation, basic and advanced techniques, evidence-based outcomes and future directions. Areas of focus will include office-based sialendoscopy and salivary gland ultrasound. Participants enrolling for the hands-on dissection course will develop skills to perform sialendoscopy and salivary gland focused diagnostic and interventional ultrasonography.
This is an accredited, livestreamed course offered by Mass General Brigham/Mass Eye and Ear. This course is targeted to Specialty Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants,and Residents/Fellows.
Contact ceprograms@hms.harvard.edu with questions.
*Register before March 24 to receive the discounted price.
