The bottom line: How I treat pilonidal sinuses and abscesses

100pm Presentations and discussion

Topic: The bottom line: How I treat pilonidial sinuses and abscesses

Dr Howard Fan,  General Surgeon

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

• Explain the pathophysiology of pilonidal sinuses and abscesses
• Outline the management options for acute /chronic pilonidal sinuses and abscesses
• Describe endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment – EPSiT what is it, pros/cons, success rate

2.00pm Evaluation and Close

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The inside story: Colonoscopy – indications, procedural standards, risks, adverse effects, interpreting reports

The inside story: Colonoscopy – indications, procedural standards, risks, adverse effects, interpreting reports

This session was recorded as a live event on 13th May, 2025 and be self reported for CPD - 1 hour EA

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Identify indications for referral, procedural rules, risks, complications
• Interpret findings and their significance
• Implement a follow up plan

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Hypercalcaemia: investigations and management

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Causes of hypercalcaemia including primary hyperparathyroidism
• How to work up the patient with hypercalcaemia
• Who needs surgery? Indications, investigations and pitfalls

This webinar session was recorded as a live event on 4 September, 2024

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Heart Smart! Updating cardiac risk factors, AF and smart watches

Heart smart! Updating cardiac risk factors, AF, Smart watches

This session was recorded as a live event on 18th February, 2025

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Identify new developments in AF detection and wearable devices
• Describe AF management in 2025
• Outline recent developments in cardiac risk factor management

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