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Voice Disorders Workshops

(1) Workshop on Laryngeal Framework Surgery

(Limited number of participants)

Learner’s outcome of Laryngeal framework surgeries workshop: The learners will be able:
  • Identify the basic principles of Laryngeal framework surgeries.
  • To have a clear 3-dimensional image of the laryngeal cartilages.
  • Identify intrinsic laryngeal muscle anatomy together with the intralaryngeal course of recurrent laryngeal nerve.
  • Observe and perform all types of Laryngeal framework surgeries on animal models.

(2) Workshop on Open airway reconstruction

(Limited number of participants)

Learner’s outcome of Open airway reconstruction: The learners will be able:

  1. Identify the basic principles of open-airway reconstruction.
  2. Identify the intralaryngeal anatomical landmarks after performing a full laryngo-fissure.
  3. Observe and perform open pediatric .laryngotracheal reconstruction, resection techniques, and slide tracheoplasty on animal models.

(3) Workshop on Tracheo-esophageal Prosthesis (TEP) Insertion.

(Limited number of participants)

Outlines of the TEP workshop: The learners will be able to:

1) identify the types of voice prostheses.

2) Recognise the procedures of primary TEP insertion.

3) Recognise the procedure of secondary TEP insertion.

4) Identify the complications of TEP insertion and how to deal with them.

(4) Workshop on Injection Laryngoplasrty.

(Limited number of participants)

Outlines of the Injection laryngoplasty workshop: The learners will be able to:

1) Identify the different approaches for office-based injection.

2) Recognize ⁠how to anesthetize the larynx during the procedure.

3) Highlight the Different materials used for injection.

Swallowing Disorders Workshops

(1) Workshop on Videofluoroscopic study (VFSS)

Learner’s outcome of VFSS workshop: The learners will be able:

  • Recognize the equipment, procedures, and image interpretation of VFSS.
  • To differentiate between normal and abnormal oro-pharyngeal swallowing as evaluated by VFSS.
  • To learn how to record and calculate the temporal measures of oro-pharyngeal swallowing.
  • Various MBS videos will be included in the workshop, demonstrating examples of radiological signs that reflect aspects of oropharyngeal dysphagia.
  • The participants will recognize how the MBS evaluates the swallowing therapy procedures.

(2) Workshop on Flexible Endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

(Limited number of participants)

Learner’s outcome of FEES workshop: The learners will be able:

  • Recognize the equipment and technique.
  • Highlight the clinical Indications of FEES

and its risks.

  • Interpretation of the FEES findings, including penetration, aspiration, and residue evaluation.
  • How to perform ice chips protocol.
  • Various FEES videos will be included in the workshop, demonstrating aspects of oropharyngeal dysphagia.

(3) Workshop on Dysphagia and nutrition - A hands-on workshop for nutrition assessment and intervention for adult dysphagia.

(Limited number of participants)

Outlines of the workshop: The learners will be able to identify:

1) Types of dysphagia, nutritional assessment, malnutrition & Prognosis.

2) Nutritional screening and assessment with validated tools.

3) Nutritional Management of Dysphagia in Neurological and Oncology Patients.

4) Enteral feeding and transition to Oral Diets

5) Textured Diets – Hands-on Demo.

6) Family-centered Interventions for Optimal Nutrition.

7) Case studies & Discussion.