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Journal Club: January/February Issue of OPRS
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About the Guests:
Dr. Alison Callahan Dr. Alison Callahan is an accomplished oculoplastic surgeon serving as an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and member of the Center for Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, contributing significantly to advancements in the field of oculoplastics research and practice.
Dr. Fatemeh Rajaii Dr. Fatemeh Rajaii brings her expertise as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and the Odd Fellows Rising Professor of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Based in Baltimore, she significantly influences the field of ophthalmology through both her teaching, basic science research and clinical work.
Dr. Michael Kazim A seasoned Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Surgery at the Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Michael Kazim has contributed decades of experience to the field of oculoplastics. He is also the director of the ASOPRS Fellowship in New York City and serves as the Associate Editor for the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, bridging the gap between academia and practical application in oculoplastic surgery.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of T.O.P. Journal Club, host Dr. Ashley Campbell orchestrates an engaging discussion with three distinguished oculoplastic surgeons from the United States. The session delves into probing analyses of two articles from the January/February edition of the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal and one article from the November/December edition. These conversations unlock deeper understandings of vital topics in ophthalmology, ranging from infantile hemangioma treatment protocols to thyroid eye disease management.
Key Takeaways:
- Oral propranolol might be beneficial for a broader range of infantile hemangiomas, considering it is well-tolerated with minimal side effects.
- Intraorbital injections combining 5-FU and steroids may offer improvement in diplopia associated with thyroid eye disease.
- Advances in spheno-orbital meningioma management, including resection of the anterior clinoid process, are essential due to the condition's propensity for recurrence.
- Radiotherapy decisions for spheno-orbital meningioma remain complex and should be guided by further investigation into tumor biology and behavior.
- Long-term follow-up is crucial in managing spheno-orbital meningioma to appropriately adapt treatment protocols and understand disease progression.
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