Advancing Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the Head and Neck oncology patient.
Presented by the AHNS Population Health & Clinical Research Service
Join the AHNS and Dr. David Forner for a discussion with Dr. John de Almeida, surgeon investigator, and clinical trialist at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. In this interview, Dr. de Almeida gives an update on his oropharyngeal cancer trial, HN11 / SELECT, and provides advice and guidance for early clinician investigators.
This edition of the Journal Club comes from the AHNS Skull Base Surgery Section and focuses on perioperative management in Skull Base Surgery (primarily endoscopic, but also pertinent for relevant open skull base surgery also). The articles featured present high-quality data on the topic, and we hope the readers find them engaging. Included in this issue are a systematic review on postoperative OSA management, a randomized controlled trial on the use of lumbar drains and their effect on postoperative CSF leak rates, a discussion on venous thromboembolism chemical prophylaxis, an expert practice statement outlining postoperative management principles for endoscopic skull base surgery in cases of intradural pathology and an expert practice statement on skull base reconstruction following endoscopic skull base surgery. We hope you find this journal club enlightening and enjoyable.
Meghan Turner, MD, FACS / Evan Walgama, MD / Basit Jawad, MD
Moderator:
Ameya Asarkar, MD – Ochsner-LSU Health
Panelists:
From the American Head & Neck Society:
Mirabelle Sajisevi, MD – University of Vermont Health Network
Ian Ganly, MD PhD – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
From the Multidisciplinary Salivary Gland Society:
Boyd Gillespie, MD – University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Dott. Davide Lombardi – Azienda Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
Objectives
In Episode #12 of the AHNS Young Members Corner Podcast, sponsored by the Skull Base Surgery Section, Dr. Marilene Wang interviews Dr. Ivan El-Sayed and Dr. Mathew Geltzeiler as they discuss “How to Build a Skull Base Surgery Practice.” Surgeons who are starting to build their practices will hear advice regarding development of a collaborative multi-disciplinary skull base practice, how to work well with colleagues in radiation oncology, medical oncology, and neurosurgery, and how to deal with conflict and complications. Learn valuable tips from these experienced surgeons and benefit from the wisdom they’ve gained.
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The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) strongly supports the continued and widespread use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as a vital public health measure to prevent HPV-associated cancers, including oropharyngeal cancers—the most rapidly rising HPV-related malignancy in the United States.
Scientific evidence has consistently demonstrated that HPV vaccination is safe, effective, and significantly reduces the incidence of infections that lead to HPV-related cancers and papillomas. As experts in the care and treatment of head and neck cancers, the AHNS recognizes the critical role that vaccination plays in reducing the burden of HPV-related diseases and ultimately saving lives.
We advocate for HPV vaccination for all eligible individuals, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccination is most effective when administered before exposure to the virus, typically in adolescence, but catch-up vaccination remains safe and potentially beneficial for many adults up to the age of 45.
The AHNS urges healthcare providers, policymakers, educators, and community leaders to support public health initiatives that expand access to and education about the HPV vaccine. Together, we can take meaningful steps toward the prevention of HPV-related cancers and the advancement of long-term public health.
Sincerely,
The American Head and Neck Society