About this Event
An ENT (ear, nose & throat) physician can diagnose the cause of hearing loss and offer solutions. Learn how they treat infections, remove wax buildup, and manage conditions affecting hearing. Explore surgical options for conductive hearing loss and discover more about the latest cochlear implant technology.
We will be discussing different pathologies based on several patients otoscopic exams. Reviewing pathologies and treatments for common, and not-so-common, ear issues!
This workshop will discuss surgical options to restore conductive, mixed, and sensorineural hearing loss. Procedures to restore hearing loss will include tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, stapedectomy, bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA connect and Osia), and cochlear implantation.
Target Audience:
- Audiologists
- SLPs
- Nurses
- Teachers of the Deaf
- Any professional who works with the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing population
Learning Objectives:
After this session, participants will be able to:
- to identify the anatomical structures of the tympanic membrane
- associate the otoscopic exam with various outer and middle ear pathologies
- describe current surgical procedures for hearing loss
- to identify the candidacy requirements for bone anchored hearing aid surgery (BAHA)
- identify cochlear implant candidacy requirements
Presenters:
Dr. Nicholas Digges is an ENT/Otolaryngologist with Ascension Medical Group Via Christi. Dr. Digges is board-certified in Otolaryngology and has a special interest in treating ear conditions. When not caring for patients, Dr. Digges enjoys cooking, fishing, traveling and hanging out with his dog, Scooter!
Dr. Digges does not have any financial or non-financial disclosures related to the content of this course.
Dr. John Lasak is board certified in both Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Otology/Neurotology. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University in 1999 and his Otology/Neurotology fellowship at The Ohio States University in 2001.
He is a physician and surgeon at The Wichita Ear Clinic and Cochlear Implant Center and specializes in treating problems involving the ear and surrounding structures. He has a busy clinical and surgical practice and performs all the hearing restoration procedures that will be discussed in this workshop.
Dr. Lasak is a clinical assistant professor with the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. He additionally is a clinical instructor at Kansas-COM. Dr. Lasak has presented topics in his specialty both at the local and national level. He has also published on a wide variety of topics involving hearing, vertigo, and acoustic neuromas.
Dr. Lasak does not have any financial or non-financial disclosures related to the content of this course.
Registration Fees:
$25 for advanced registration
$35 for on-site registration
Cancelations/Refunds:
No refunds available for this course unless ASKK-DHH cancels the event.
Event Sponsor:
Advocates for Southern Kansas Kids who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Our mission is to promote the collaboration, communication, educational opportunities, community awareness, and resources for parents and professionals associated with children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Many thanks to Heartspring for hosting this event for us!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Heartspring Conference Center, 8700 East 29th Street North, Wichita, United States
USD 25.00