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Post-Traumatic Lacrimal Obstruction Collection | SNIPS
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Availability
On-Demand
Expires on Feb 18, 2029
Credit Offered
1 CME Credit
0.5 Patient Safety Credit

SNIPS is a new kind of educational course, cutting directly to the information you need to know in a short, visual format. Developed directly from content performance deficiencies from recent ABPS Continuous Certification Exams, these streamlined learning modules feature quick, easily digestible videos on important topics your peers struggled with last year.  This course focuses on important topics, in a short, visual Q&A format.

In this course, you will learn about:

  • Timing of Intervention for Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
  • Pathophysiology of Post-Traumatic Epiphora
  • Distinguishing Pediatric vs. Adult Management Approaches
  • Definitive Surgical Management of Adult Post-Traumatic NLDO
  • Anatomy of the Lacrimal Drainage System
Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives
  1. Identify lacrimal drainage anatomy and NOE fracture risk points to prevent missed injury and post-traumatic epiphora.
  2. Select and perform appropriate surgical management for adult post-traumatic NLDO, anticipating complications and success rates across approaches.
  3. Differentiate pediatric versus adult NLDO pathophysiology to choose age-appropriate diagnostic and definitive interventions with evidence-based rationale.
  4. Explain mechanisms of post-traumatic epiphora after NOE injury, distinguishing functional versus structural NLDO by anatomy and symptom duration.
  5. Decide when to observe versus operate for acquired NLDO, using symptom chronicity, 6-month threshold rationale, and risks of delay.

Srinivas M. Susarla MD, DMD, MPH (lead faculty)

Erin E. Anstadt, MD

Russell E. Ettinger, MD

Sameer Shakir, MD, FACS

Ruth Tevlin, MB, BAO, BCh, MRCSI, MD

The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed:
  • Patient Care and Procedural Skills
  • Medical Knowledge
  • Practice-based Learning and Improvement
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons designates this other activity (live virtual meeting and on demand recordings) for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM: 1.0
Media: Multimedia
Release Date:  2/18/26
Expiration Date:  2/18/29*
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour

*Course access ends on course expiration date

Of the 1.0 credits, 0.5 have been identified as applicable to patient safety.  

Disclosure Policy

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials. 

Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable. 

The following planners/faculty members/reviewers relevant financial relationships or affiliations disclosures:   

Srinivas Susarla, MD:

AFFILIATIONS: Board of Directors, Children's University Medical Group;

Associate Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery;

Associate Editor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open;

Editorial Board, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;

Education Committee, AO CMF North America;

Education Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons;

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Liaison, American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery;

Research Committee, American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery;

Annual Program Task Force, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

The following planners/faculty members/reviewers have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose:

Erin Anstadt, MD

Russell Ettinger, MD

Samer Shakir, MD

Ruth Tevlin, MD

Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.

Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.

Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)

For Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, these credits have been designated as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by an ACCME-accredited organization and are applicable to these certifications. These credits/hours may be applicable to your profession. Check PlasticSurgery.org/CME for more information.