MPS and Alpha-mannosidosis: Challenges in Disease Management – Otorhinolaryngology and Anaesthesiology

Matthias Schafer, Mehmet Umut Akyol

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Language: English

Duration: 37 minutes

Topic: ENT, Anaesthesiology, MPS

Speakers: Prof. MEHMET UMUT AKYOL, Hacettepe University, Turkey ● Dr MATTHIAS SCHAFER, Acura-Kliniken, Albstadt, Germany

Learning Objectives

PART 1 - OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY:

Gain awareness about the main otorhinolaryngological presenting signs of mucopolysaccharidoses and Alpha-mannosidosis and their time of show-up.
Recognize the challenges and dangers of surgical treatment of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis and Alpha-mannosidosis.
An overview of the other Otorhinolaryngological presenting symptoms of MPS and Alpha-mannosidosis and recommendations about the timing of treatment, treatment/consultation options.

PART 2 - ANAESTHESIOLOGY:

Gain awareness about the adequate perioperative workup of severe phenotype MPS-patients.
Recognize the challenges and dangers of anaesthesia management of patients with MPS
An overview of main MPS symptoms influencing anaesthesia and postoperative care and recommendations for management.

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