Selecting Patients for Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
A presentation is developed to instruct surgeons on the technique of C1 lateral mass screw placement. The format will be an online Power Point presentation with narration. Descriptions will be provided of the anatomy, the surgical technique, indications, contraindication, and potential complications. Select cases will be presented. A combination of illustrations, images of models, and intraoperative images will be included. The course will be presented in a manner amenable to completion in one hour. Only AANS members are eligible for CME.
Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
- Expand the population of patients who may respond to ETV beyond the currently accepted group of patients with aqueductal stenosis.
- Differentiate between patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus who may respond to ETV from those that will not.
- Counsel patients with various forms of hydrocephalus as to the potential likelihood of success and the risks associated with ETV.
- Prepare patients with existing ventricular shunts for the possibility that they should undergo ETV at the time of shunt failure.
Harold L. Rekate M.D.
Chairman, Pediatric Neurosciences
Barrow Neurologic Institute
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Arizona School Of Medicine
Phoenix, AZ
The AANS controls the content and production of this CME activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), speakers, paper presenters/authors and staff (and the significant others of those mentioned) are asked to disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with commercial interests which may be related to the content of their lecture. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 12 months that create a conflict of interest.
Speakers, paper presenters/authors and staff (and the significant others of those mentioned) who have disclosed a relationship* with commercial interests whose products may have a relevance to their presentation are listed below.
*Relationship refers to receipt of royalties, consultantship, funding by research grant, receiving honoraria for educational services elsewhere, or any other relationship to a commercial interest that provides sufficient reason for disclosure.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the grant provider or the AANS. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration by physicians for incorporation into their practices. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
Please Note: It is recognized that the use of non-FDA approved devices is described in some of the published material, but these techniques are often the standard of care and may be of value to the patients we serve.
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AANS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Term of approval is for three years, until 09.01.11, from beginning distribution date of 09.01.08, with option of renewal upon review of the activity.
After completing the activity, AANS members will be able to take a CME test by logging onto MyAANS.org. Upon successful completion of the test, the CME will automatically be reflected in your record and you can print a certificate.
Time to complete this activity varies by learner; Activity equaled to 1.0 Category 1 credit of CME.
Media utilized may include online print, audio and video formats. Recommended browser is IE 6.0.
Questions pertaining to this online activity may be directed to the Department of Education and Meetings, AANS, 5550 Meadowbrook Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, or phone: 1.888.566.2267 or email epm@aans.org.
This CME activity is supported by an educational grant from our corporate partners.
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