Mayo Course Directors: David G. Lott, M.D.; Lisa R. Crujido, MS, CCC-SLP; Christina H. Kang, MM, MS, CCC-SLP and Jaime L. Matthaeus, MPAS, PA-C

This conference will provide a state-of-the-art discussion and instruction on comprehensive evaluation and management of voice disorders and related rehabilitation techniques. The course format will include evidence-based lectures, panel discussions with case presentations, and will provide the opportunity to interact with Mayo and guest faculty members. 

In addition, two optional workshops are available – separate registration is required:

• TEP Management for Voice Restoration Workshop (Optional for SLPs)
  This work-shop will share current trends and practices in post-laryngectomy rehabilitation and offer the attendees an opportunity to participate in voice prosthesis care and management.  Following a didactic session of information sharing regarding voice, swallowing and pulmonary challenges in the TL population, a demonstration with patient volunteers will allow attendees to learn techniques of tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis placement and assist in prosthesis and HME selection.  Participants will be able to examine and trouble-shoot the use of custom products and accessories for the total laryngectomee.  
   
• Office-Based Laryngology Procedures – Hands-On Lab  (Optional for MDs)
  This hands-on workshop will cover all aspects of laryngology office-based procedures. The first part of the course consists of technique discussion by experts in the field. Following the discussion, participants have the opportunity to get 1:1 training on the various procedures; including transnasal esophagoscopy, transnasal biopsy, vocal fold injection, office onabotulinumtoxinA injections, and office KTP laser ablation. Mannequins and lasers will be available.

Note: If you are unable to attend the live-course, you may register for the live-stream webcast (general session only), which will include the option to submit questions to the faculty.

We are proud to present a faculty of world-renowned experts in the field of laryngology, the geriatric voice and voice disorders/rehabilitation from across the country. The course format will include evidence-based lectures, panel discussions with case presentations, and the opportunity to interact with Mayo and Guest faculty members. The program is based on a multidisciplinary team approach, with presentation topics including:

Age-Related Dysphonia: Normal Aging Voice; Underlying Pathophysiology; Diagnostics and Treatment Strategies  •  The Aging Voice: Multidisciplinary Care; Voice Therapy Considerations;  Translational Studies  •  Current Updates on Vocal Tremor  • Application of High-Speed Video Endoscopy for Clinical Evaluation  • Care of the Professional Choice  • Phonosurgery for Glottal Lesions  • Peri-operative Voice Care  • Transition From Speaking to Singing Voice  • Current Role of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Packaging and Impact on Function  • Pediatric Laryngeal : Imaging Findings; Surgical Considerations; Voice Therapy Considerations  • Professional Voice  • Laryngeal Breathing Dysfunction  • Airway Reconstruction and Rehabilitation  • Cancer: Laryngeal Radiation Therapy  • Outcomes of Early Glottis Cancer – Surgery vs. Radiation  • Irradiated Vocal Folds; Thyroplasty in Irradiated Laryngx  • Laser Surgery for Glottic Epithelial Disease

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Exhibit Opportunity
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibit space during this course, please contact Kristy Badder.