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1. Facial Nerve Workshop
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Time: 10h00 - 16h00
Venue: Boardwalk Convention Centre, Humewood
Description:
The Facial Nerve Workshop is a comprehensive educational programme designed to familiarise participants with the intricate anatomy, pathology, diagnostic approaches, and rehabilitative strategies related to facial nerve disorders. Covering a broad range of topics from brainstem pathologies to facial muscle reanimation, this workshop provides a multidisciplinary overview aimed at enhancing clinical understanding and improving patient outcomes.
| Topic | Speaker |
| 1. Introduction including a basic Anatomy & Physiology overview | Iain Butler |
| 2. Brain & CP angle conditions affecting the facial nerve | Sajid Ansari |
| 3. Internal Auditory Canal conditions. Vestibular schwannoma, facial neuroma, Bell’s palsy, | Louis Hofmeyr |
| 4. Temporal bone conditions. Cholesteatoma, trauma, infections, paraganglioma | James Loock |
| 5. Parotid conditions | Johan Grobbelaar |
| 6. Imaging | James Stutterheim |
| 7. Electrophysiology. Testing and intra-operative monitoring | Cassandra Franken |
| 8. Facial muscles. Re-animation and nerve grafts. Static and dynamic slings. Botox and fillers. | Dirk Maree |
| 9. The role of the therapist in facial paralysis | Carianne Vermeulen |
2. The Basics of Rhinoplasty Hands-On Cadaver Lab
Time: 08:00 - 13:00
Venue: Nelson Mandela University, Missionvale Campus
Workshop Speakers: Hossam Foda, Julia Toman, Hesham Saleh
Transport to and from the venue will be provided.
These workshops are available to congress attendees only.
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