In patients with repeated exposure to cold water, such as cold water surfers and kayakers, the reactive exostoses can occur in the external auditory canal. The external auditory canal exostoses are multiple, benign bony growths. They can cause external auditory canal stenosis, leading to repeated otitis externa and potentially conductive hearing loss. It is vital to consider this entity in susceptible patients who report hearing loss, as timely intervention such as proper ear protection equipment can lower the risk of developing severe external auditory canal exostoses. We present a case of a 42-year-old male, cold water surfer with conductive hearing loss and bilateral external auditory canal (EAC) stenosis demonstrated on the computed tomography.
62% did not have their own IRIG interest group, 57% did not have faculty listed in the SIR directory, and 74% did not have an integrated IR residency. Total attendance included 48 distinct institutions viewing 5 different countries, including 3 DO programs (6%). Of the total attendant institutions, 46% did not have their own IRIG interest group, 64% did not have faculty listed in the SIR directory, and 74% did not have an integrated IR residency. An average of 65 registrants were captured for the weekly courses (range, 8846). A weekly average of 39 male (65%) and 20 female (35%) students registered. Registrants included first (26%), second (36%), third (27%), and fourth (12%) year medical students. Additional registrants included radiology technologist and nursing students, as well as administrative staff. Weekly webinars averaged 30 attendants (range, 5610), with an average of 17 male (65%) and 20 female (35%) students. Conclusions: A webinar-based elective may serve as an effective method for increasing exposure to IR, especially for medical students at institutions without robust IR exposure.
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