USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology

International Temporal Bone Course

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INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course is intended for otolaryngologists and residents/fellows in training with an interest in the fundamentals of successful otologic surgery via the study of temporal bone anatomy, disease management of the ear, and applied surgical techniques.

COURSE OVERVIEW

After participating in this course, participants should be able to describe and discuss:

  • basic and applied anatomy of the temporal bone
  • evidence-based approaches to otologic evaluation and diagnosis
  • basic use of the endoscope
  • approaches to surgical management of ear disease

TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED

  • Anatomy of the temporal bone
  • Surgery for chronic ear disease
  • Cochlear implants
  • Management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
  • Guide to radiology techniques in diagnosing otology disease
  • Ossicular reconstruction
  • Stapedectomy
  • Management of acoustic tumors
  • Surgery for vertigo
  • Endoscopic ear surgery

PROCEDURES TO BE DEMONSTRATED/PERFORMED

  • Canal wall up mastoidectomy
  • Canal wall down mastoidectomy
  • Facial recess and extended facial recess
  • Endolymphatic sac decompression
  • Facial nerve identification
  • Labrinthectomy
  • Middle cranial fossa approach and application
  • Cochlear implantation
  • BAHA/SOPHONO implant techniques

COURSE LOCATION

The course will be held at the John Niparko Temporal Bone Lab on the USC Medical Center campus in Los Angeles, California.

The John Niparko Temporal Bone Lab
(CSC 135M)
2250 Alcazar Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Dissection labs will take place in the Temporal Bone Laboratory on the first floor of the Center.

LODGING

Please use group code Super 8 USC when making your reservations to receive a special rate.

Super 8 Wyndham Hotel
5350 So. Huntington Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032

COURSE INSCRIPTION

Lecture Only: $150.00
Residents/Fellows: $575.00
Physicians in practice: $650.00
Register via Global ENT Outreach