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September 1, 2016/Digestive/CME

Join us: An Overview of Evaluation and Treatment of Posterior Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor experts gather in Cleveland Sept. 30-Oct. 1

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If you treat patients with posterior pelvic floor compartment disorders, you won’t want to miss “An Overview of Evaluation and Treatment of Posterior Pelvic Floor” in Cleveland on Sept. 30-Oct.

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This two-day, live CME event brings together world-renowned experts from Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Colorectal Surgery and guest faculty from across the U.S. to discuss what’s new in medical and surgical management techniques for these disorders.

Compelling discussions

Faculty will explore a wide range of pertinent issues, including:

  • Algorithm for treating constipation: When medical options fail
  • Recurrent rectal prolapse: What are my options?
  • Acupuncture as an adjunct for FBD and anal pain
  • Sigmoidocele, intussusception, perineal descent: Radiological or clinically significant?
  • And more

Access to an acclaimed faculty

Physicians and surgeons from Washington and Michigan will join Cleveland Clinic experts, led by Activity Director Brooke Gurland, MD.

What to expect

This course will use a case-based presentation format in which attendees are encouraged to provide input, ask questions, and share their experiences to guide discussions on diagnosis, evaluation and what’s new in management techniques, both surgical and medical.

Who should attend?

This activity is designed for colorectal surgeons, surgeons, urogynecologists, urology, gynecologists, internists, gastroenterology, primary care physicians, physical therapist, and other healthcare professionals who desire an update on the treatment of pelvic floor and care of patients with posterior compartment problems.

Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credit.

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