AONeuro Course—Skull Base Dissection including a Symposium on Skull Base Trauma

October 17–20, 2016, Vienna, Austria—Register now

Course description

The course is based on the competencies defined in AONeuro new curriculum for skull base and features an international faculty of experts. It is delivered through a combination of lectures, case discussions, and hands-on dissection. Didactic sessions will focus on 3-D anatomy as well as on concepts, strategies, and modern techniques to deal with tumors, vascular injuries, trauma, etc. Dissections will cover the most common microsurgical and endoscopic approaches in a systematically guided manner and will be performed in a high-level laboratory with anatomical specimens. Special focus will be given to numerous case discussion sessions where participants are encouraged to bring their own cases to add to those presented by the faculty.
Included in the event is a half-day symposium on skull base trauma focused on epidemiology, enhanced diagnostics, new classification, modern ways of treatment, guidelines, and future trends. All sessions will be followed by interactive case discussions moderated by the faculty.

Goal of the course

This course addresses the complex anatomical structures of the skull base, relevant approaches, and current concepts in the surgical management of skull base lesions, including trauma. It will enhance surgical skills in endoscopic and open approaches, with a focus on interdisciplinary management.

Target participants

The course has been developed for neurosurgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, CMF surgeons, ENT surgeons and surgeons practicing in related disciplines (eg, trauma surgeons, plastic surgeons, etc).

Course Chairs

Christian Matula, Neurosurgical Department, Medical University of Vienna
Engelbert Knosp, Neurosurgical Department, Medical University of Vienna