ELS Meeting 2016 — Genoa, Italy
11th European Laryngological Society meeting hosted by Giorgio Peretti, June 8–11. Photo recap with full set on Flickr. Villa Lo Zerbino gala evening. Next meeting: 2018.
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High Definition Laryngology — ELS 2016
Lecture at ELS Genoa on HD Laryngology. Combination of technique and equipment to maximize pixels on pathology. Olympus 4K setup shown at ~$80,000; comparable HD results achievable with lidocaine and good technique at far lower cost. Migration note: Supports the /HD QR flagship page.
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Vocal Signature or Vocal Capabilities — ELS 2016 Video
10-minute video produced for ELS Genoa. Covers the rationale for listening to voice to make a diagnosis — altering pitch and volume while listening establishes the characteristic pattern for each type of voice disorder. Migration note: Could embed on Vocal Capabilities / Secrets of Listening page.
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ELS Meeting 2016 — Genoa, Italy
11th European Laryngological Society meeting hosted by Giorgio Peretti, June 8–11. Photo recap with full set on Flickr. Villa Lo Zerbino gala evening. Next meeting: 2018.
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Middle East Update in Otolaryngology — Dubai 2016
13th Annual Middle East Update in ORL-HNS, Dubai. Organized by Tarabichi, Alamadi, and Benninger. Pediatric airway sessions (papilloma, de Alarcon on airway stenosis). Memorable debate on “reflux laryngitis” with Kraus, Benninger, Bradford, Gomaa. Reconnected with former fellows Ibrahim Issa and Redwan Kalash. Travel notes: Al Fahedi historic district, Burj Khalifa light show, Metro transit.
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Middle East Update in Otolaryngology — Dubai 2016
13th Annual Middle East Update in ORL-HNS, Dubai. Organized by Tarabichi, Alamadi, and Benninger. Pediatric airway sessions (papilloma, de Alarcon on airway stenosis). Memorable debate on “reflux laryngitis” with Kraus, Benninger, Bradford, Gomaa. Reconnected with former fellows Ibrahim Issa and Redwan Kalash. Travel notes: Al Fahedi historic district, Burj Khalifa light show, Metro transit.
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Thyroid Surgery Guidelines for Voice Evaluation — Letter to JAMA OTO
Letter to editor submitted to JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in response to Shonka & Terris (2016). Argues that current AAO-HNS and ATA guidelines are insufficient — vocal capability recording before and after any thyroid/parathyroid surgery is the gold standard. Vocal functions reviewed: SLN = tension (high pitch, volume increase); RLN-ant = adduction for…
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Thyroid Surgery Guidelines for Voice Evaluation — Letter to JAMA OTO
Letter to editor submitted to JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery in response to Shonka & Terris (2016). Argues that current AAO-HNS and ATA guidelines are insufficient — vocal capability recording before and after any thyroid/parathyroid surgery is the gold standard. Vocal functions reviewed: SLN = tension (high pitch, volume increase); RLN-ant = adduction for…
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CEORL 2015 Prague
3rd Combined European ORL Society, Prague. Venue adjacent to Vyšehrad castle. Gala at Zofin Palace. Noted: voice feminization session (Remacle, Ricci-Maccarini, Thomas, Giovanni, Sandhu); Jean-Paul Marie’s abductor reinnervation surgery results (rare feat); HPV vaccination and papilloma; reflux laryngitis skepticism. A/V notes on Mac vs. PowerPoint presenter challenges. Recommends making all sessions included in the registration…
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High Definition Laryngology 2015 — CEORL Prague
Presentation at 3rd CEORL, Prague. How combined high and low technology leads to high definition laryngeal examination. Lecture handout on High Definition Laryngology (downloadable PDF linked). Migration note: Connects directly to the /HD QR handout.