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Overview
The ESAVS Soft Tissue Surgery courses are dedicated to veterinarians in practice or in the academic field who are willing to deepen their knowledge in soft tissue surgery. The comprehensive study program consists currently of 4 one-week modules. Each course is composed of a mix of theory and practice on models and cadavers. Much time is dedicated to interactive and practical training under the supervision of course masters and instructors, who are all internationally recognized European or American specialists.
After attending the whole program, participants shall have acquired sufficient knowledge not only to face most of the current clinical situations but also to further progress by themselves and then recognize the cases that need to be referred to specialists.
Soft Tissue Surgery 1 is mandatory before continuing on to the next courses. Soft Tissue Surgery 2, 3 and 4 can be taken in any order.
Soft Tissue Surgery 4:
This course is dedicated exclusively to head and neck surgery. A strong focus will be put on upper airways and ear surgeries. However, topics as salivary mucoceles, thyroid and parathyroid diseases and surgeries will also be covered.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants 1) shall have acquired a profound knowledge of upper airways anatomy and its relevance for treatment of diseases like Brachycephalic syndrome, laryngeal paralysis and tracheal collapse; 2) shall master a clear decision-making process for ear surgeries; 3) shall be able to perform external ear surgeries and to operate or refer middle-ear ones; 4) have become confident in treating salivary mucoceles and surgical diseases of thyroid and parathyroid.
Language
All modules will be held in China, in English language with consecutive translation in Chinese.
Sunday, 17 July 2022
08:30 – 09:00 Course Introduction
09:00 – 09:45 Brachycephaly related diseases, symptoms and diagnosis
09:45 – 10:30 Surgery to correct brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Laryngeal paralysis
11:45 – 12:30 Tracheal collapse
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:15 Tracheal diseases, trauma, tracheostomy and tracheal resection and anastomosis
14:15 – 15:00 Salivary gland diseases and treatments
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:15 Surgical diseases and treatments of Thyroid and Parathyroid gland diseases
Monday, 18 July 2022
08:30 – 09:30 Endoscopic examination of the upper airways: Principles
09:30 – 17:00 Surgical lab and endoscopic lab parallel
Endoscopy
Palatoplasty demonstration
Tie-back demonstration
Tracheostomy
Salivary glands
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
08:30 – 09:00 Anatomy & physiology of the ears
09:00 – 09:45 Otitis externa; decision making
09:45 – 10:15 Other surgical ear conditions
10:15 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30 Middle ear disease in dogs
11:30 – 12:00 Middle ear disease in cats
12:00 – 12:30 Nasopharyngeal polyps
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:15 Surgical procedures for external ear canal diseases
14:15 – 15:00 Surgical procedures for middle ear diseases
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:15 Diagnostic work-up for nasal disease
16:15 – 17:00 Surgery of the nose
Social Event
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
09:00 – 12:30 Ear surgery lab
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 Wounds of the head: How to reconstruct them
14:30 – 17:00 Nose and wounds labs
Thursday, 21 July 2022
Interactive Casus clinical cases
Wrap-up session: Upper airways
Wrap-up session: Ears
Registration and fees
Discount tuition fee for Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, China, Pakistan and Vietnam: EURO 1.714,–
Early registration: Euro 1.571.--
(deadline for FULL early registration payment: 7th March 2020)
Discount Tuition fee (Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan): EURO 2.057,–
Early registration: Euro 1.886.-
(deadline for FULL early registration payment: 7th March 2020)
Tuition fee (Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand): EURO 2.400,–
Early registration: Euro 2.200.-
(deadline for FULL early registration payment: 7th March 2020)
Birkenfeld Pet Hospital Shanghai, No.1745 South Xi Zang Rd., Huangpu District, Shanghai
If you have any questions regarding the registration or any other further details for the courses in Asia please contact the ESAVS Asia Office: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.