TITLE
Srinivasa Chandra: Vascular lesions - Birthmarks and other blood vessel anomalies in the Head & Neck
TALK INFO
The session titled “Vascular Lesions – Birthmarks and Other Blood Vessel Anomalies in the Head & Neck” was part of a professional webinar on operative management of vascular and non-vascular lesions. It focused on understanding and managing complex vascular anomalies that occur in the head and neck region — ranging from congenital birthmarks (like hemangiomas) to other abnormalities of blood vessels. The session was designed for clinicians and surgeons aiming to refine diagnostic and treatment strategies for these challenging lesions.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
SPEAKER
DATE
04/11/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants in the webinar learned to:
Identify different types of vascular malformations found in the head and neck, including distinguishing high-flow from low-flow lesions.
Understand the underlying mechanisms (developmental, genetic, environmental) contributing to these anomalies.
Apply effective diagnostic tools, such as MRI, ultrasound, and angiography, to accurately assess vascular lesions.
Evaluate current treatment modalities, including surgery, pharmacotherapy, and emerging non-invasive techniques, to choose the best approach for each case.
Manage patient care comprehensively, addressing aesthetic, functional, and psychological implications and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Srinivasa Rama Chandra is a highly experienced maxillofacial and head & neck surgeon with specialized expertise in vascular anomalous conditions of the head and neck. His clinical and academic background includes:
Extensive surgical practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including head & neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
Expertise in the diagnosis and management of vascular lesions such as birthmarks and other blood-vessel abnormalities.
Experience treating craniofacial trauma and salivary gland/facial pathology.
Publications in leading peer-reviewed journals including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, Journal of Vascular Surgery, and Gland Surgery.
Academic role at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the Department of Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
