April 11-13, Dubai, UAE

1st World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions

The World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions offers an opportunity to connect with leading experts, gain insights into the latest research and advancements, and explore innovative interventions for Eustachian tube disorders.

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1st World Congress on Eustachian Tube

The World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Intervention is the 1st Global conference happening in Dubai, UAE

Why Attend the World Conference on Eustachian Tube?

Attendees will benefit from a comprehensive program of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance their knowledge, practice and discuss on the below points

Disparities in ETD management

Collaborative research Enhancement

Standardizing treatment protocol

Foster international knowledge exchange

Quality Time with Experts

The conference is being organized by the International Working Group on Eustachian Tube (IWGET) which is a dedicated consortium of specialized ear surgeons from across the globe committed to advancing research and innovations in Eustachian Tube disorders. 

Who Should Attend?

The 1st World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions welcomes otolaryngologists, audiologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals interested in Eustachian tube disorders. It is especially valuable for those working on the treatment, diagnosis, and research of middle ear and hearing conditions. Attendees will have the chance to explore the latest advancements, share research findings, and learn about innovative interventions in Eustachian tube dysfunction. The event offers a rare opportunity to collaborate with leading experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and stay informed about cutting-edge developments in otology.

Registrations are currently open. Join us in Dubai on 11-13 April 2025.

Conference Schedule

Latest Updated Schedule of keynotes, sessions & workshops. Program Director: Dr. Nazik Elfadil

08:30hrs-09:00hrsMAIN HALL

Registration

Registration for Attendees and Faculty.
9:00HRS-9:10HRSMAIN HALL

Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting

09:10HRS-9:30HRSAL RAS 1
Dr. Dennis Poe
Dr. Dennis Poe

IWGET Hon. Past President

Evolution of Modern Management and Surgery of Eustachian Tube Disorders: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
09:30HRS-10:30HRSAL RAS 1

Evolution of Modern Management and Surgery of Eustachian Tube Disorders: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with Panelists Dr Inseok Moon, Dr Juha Silvola, Holger Sudhoff, Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Dr Adrian James, Dr Badr-El-Din.
10:30HRS-11:00HRS
Dr. Holger Sudhoff
Dr. Holger Sudhoff

IWGET President

Past, Present and Future of Balloon Dilatation of Eustachian Tube: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
11:00HRS-11:30HRSMAIN HALL

TEA /COFFEE BREAK

11:30HRS-12:30HRSAL RAS 1

Past, Present and Future of Balloon Dilatation of Eustachian Tube: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with the Panelists Dr Dennis Poe, Dr Juha Silvola, Dr Caglar Batman, Dr Walter Kutz, Dr Yehya Ashry
12:30HRS- 14:00HRSMAIN HALL

Friday Prayer and Lunch Break

14:00HRS- 14:30HRSAL RAS 1
Dr. Walter Kutz
Dr. Walter Kutz

IWGET Board Member

Implementing ET Balloon Dilatation in Your Practice-Expert Insights and Strategies: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
14:30HRS-15:30HRSAL RAS 1

Implementing ET Balloon Dilatation in Your Practice-Expert Insights and Strategies: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with the Panelists Dr. Marta Sandoval, Dr Ashley Agan, Dr Ahmed Emadi, Dr Yehya Ashry
15:30HRS-16:00HRSAL RAS 1
Dr. Alex Saxby
Dr. Alex Saxby

IWGET Board Member

Alternative Causes of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
16:00HRS-16:30HRSMAIN HALL

TEA /COFFEE BREAK

16:30HRS-17:30HRSAL RAS 1

Alternative Causes of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with the panelists Dr Dennis Poe, Dr Holger Sudhoff, Dr Hardik Shah, Dr Juha Silvola, Prof. Sung Hoon Bae, Dr Shuhua Chen, Dr. Abdullah Hussiny
17:30HRSAL RAS 1

Closing Remarks: END OF DAY 1

08:30hrs-09:00hrsMAIN HALL

Registration

Registration for Attendees and Faculty.
09:00HRS-09:30HRSAL RAS 1
Dr Caglar Batman
Dr Caglar Batman

Pediatric Tuboplasty in Comparison with Tubes Insertion in SOM: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
09:30HRS-10:30HRSAL RAS 1

Pediatric Tuboplasty in Comparison with Tubes Insertion in SOM: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with Panelists Dr Dennis Poe, Dr Holger Sudhoff, Dr Hardik Shah, Dr Adrian James, Dr Marc Dean 
10:30HRS-11:00HRSMAIN HALL

TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11:00HRS-11:30HRSAL RAS 1
Dr Juha Silvola
Dr Juha Silvola

IWGET Board Member

Patulous Eustachian Tube: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
11:30HRS-13:00HRSAL RAS 1

Patulous Eustachian Tube: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with Panelists Dr Dennis Poe, Dr Holger Sudhoff, Dr Yong Cui, Dr Marta Sandoval, Dr. Li Li, Dr. Li Yongqi, Dr. Saleh Alamry
13:00HRS-14:00HRSMAIN HALL

Lunch Break

14:00HRS-14:30HRSAL RAS 1
Dr Muaaz Tarabichi
Dr Muaaz Tarabichi

IWGET President Elect

Eustachian Tube Interventions in the Context of Chronic Ear Surgery: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
14:30HRS-15:50HRSAL RAS 1

Eustachian Tube Interventions in the Context of Chronic Ear Surgery: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with Panelists Dr Hardik Shah, Dr Caglar Batman, Dr. Seo Jae-hyun. Dr Alex Saxby, Dr Adrian James
15:50HRS-16:00HRSAL RAS 1

Industry Symposium – Mega Medical

16:00HRS-16:30HRSAL RAS 1

TEA /COFFEE BREAK

16:30HRS-17:00HRSAL RAS 1
Dr Marta Sandoval
Dr Marta Sandoval

IWGET Board Member

“Making the Diagnosis…”: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
17:00HRS-18:00HRSAL RAS 1

“Making the Diagnosis…”: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with Panelists Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Dr Walter Kutz, Dr Saleh Alamry, Dr Vikas Agrawal, Dr Rajendran Kumar.
18:00HRSAL RAS 1

END OF DAY 2

08:30hrs-09:00hrsMAIN HALL

Registration

Registration for Attendees and Faculty.
09:00HRS-09:20HRSAL RAS 1
Dr Adrian James
Dr Adrian James

Adverse Events, Failures and Outcomes of ETD Treatments: Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech
09:20HRS-10:30HRSAL RAS 1

Adverse Events, Failures and Outcomes of ETD Treatments: Panel Discussion

An engaging discussion with Panelists Dr Holger Sudhoff, Dr. Dennis Poe, Dr Alex Saxby, Dr Walter Kutz, Dr Yongqi Li, Dr. Abdelrahman Elsayed, Dr Juan Miguel, Dr Avinava Ghosh
10:30HRS-11:00HRSMAIN HALL

TEA /COFFEE BREAK

11:00HRS-12:30HRSMAJLIS 2

Round Table For Position Statements

Moderated By: Dr. Baher Ashour and Dr. Lee Ho-Yun. IWGET Board Members and Congress Faculty
11:00-11:08AL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Mustapha Jimoh

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction In Adult Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis In National Ear Care Center Kaduna, Nigeria: Comparing Clinical Assessment By Etdq-7 Questionnaire And Tympanometry.
11:10HRS-11:18HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Wen Zhang

Correlation analysis of the efficacy of type I tympanoplasty and the function of the eustachian tube
11:20HRS-11:28HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Ms. Sahar Panahpoor

The effect of eustachian tub dysfunction on improvement of auditory training in children with moderate sensory neural Hearing loss
11:30HRS-11:38HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Dong Dong Ren

Endoscopic Cartilage Tympanoplasty Combined with Transtympanic Ventilation Tube Insertion for Adhesive Otitis Media: A Comparative Prospective Analysis.
11:40HRS-11:48HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Martin Moller

In office eustachian tube dilation reduces symptoms among patients with barometric challenges
11:50HRS-11:58HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Huiqian Yu

A cross-sectional study of eustachian tube function in unilateral chronic suppurative otitis media patients
12:00HRS-12:08HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Qimei Yang

Short-term evaluation of endoscopic-guided eustachian tube catheterization with glucocorticoid in secretory otitis media
12:10HRS-12:18HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Jing-Jie Wang

Establishment of the Normative Value of Classical Bluestone's Nine-Step Inflation/Deflation Tympanometric Eustachian Tube Function Test
12:20HRS-12:28HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Yucheng Chen

Dilatation Eustachian tuboplasty with a camera in-build Eustachian tube endoscope and supporting balloon 
12:30HRS-13:00HRSAL RAS 1

Presentation Of Position Statements.

Moderated By Dr Alex Saxby, Dr Mohamed Badr-El-Din
13:00HRS-14:00HRSMAIN HALL

Lunch Break

14:00HRS-14:15HRSAL RAS 1

Industry Talk: Spiggle and Theis

14:15HRS-16:00HRSMAJLIS 2

Hands On Training

To be held in batches of 15 mins each on first come first serve basis.
  1. 14:15HRS- 14:30HRS
  2. 14:30HRS-14:45HRS
  3. 14:45HRS-15:00HRS
  4. 15:00HRS-15:15HRS
  5. 15:15HRS-15:30HRS
  6. 15:30HRS-15:45HRS
  7. 15:45HRS-16:00HRS
14:20HRS-14:33HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Prof. Wuqing Wang

Morphological and Volumetric Analysis of Eustachian Tube Anatomical Structures in Patients with Adhesive Otitis Media and Healthy Controls Using CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 
14:35HRS-14:48HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Prof Zhaomin Fan

Diagnosis and treatment strategies of 23 cases of adhesive otitis media with habitual sniffing
14:50HRS- 14:58 HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Ms. Xiaoxin Chen

A Nomogram Diagnostic Model for Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Otitis Media
15:00HRS-15:08HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Yanlu Lyu

Correlation of different Eustachian tube function test with the prognosis of tympanoplasty
15:10HRS-15:18HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Ahmed Dian

Correlation isthmus diameter of the Eustachian tube and mastoid air cell volume in chronic suppurative otitis media patients using high resolution computed tomography of mastoid
15:20HRS- 15:28HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Yue-Lin Hsieh

Transtympanic Epidural Catheter Insertion Technique as a Novel Minimally Invasive Surgical Method for Treating Patulous Eustachian Tube
15:30HRS-15:38HRSAL RAS 1

Abstract Presentation: Dr. Wenqing Yan

The Effects of Eustachian Tube Insufflation and Nebulization on Chronic Refractory Otitis Media
15:40HRS-16:00HRSAL RAS 1

Q&A Session for all abstract presentations.

16:00HRS-16:30HRSMAIN HALL

TEA /COFFEE BREAK

16:30HRS-16:50HRSAL RAS 1

Certificate Distribution

16:50HRS-17:15HRSAL RAS 1
Dr. Holger Sudhoff
Dr. Holger Sudhoff

IWGET President

CLOSING REMARKS By Dr Holger Sudhoff

Announcement of Next Dates and Group Photo
17:15HRSAL RAS 1

END OF CONGRESS

Keynote Speakers

Well known industry leaders and emerging talents.

  • Sudhoff

    Dr. Holger

    Sudhoff

    Professor and Head of Department at Kopfzentrum Bielefeld, Germany

  • Poe

    Dr. Dennis

    Poe

    Associate - Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement

  • Tarabichi

    Dr. Muaaz

    Tarabichi

    The Father of Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Consultant ENT Surgeon at Tarabichi Healthcare

  • Sandoval

    Dr. Marta

    Sandoval

    Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona. Assistant Professor at the Universitat de Barcelona

  • Silvola

    Dr. Juha

    Silvola

    Faculty of Medicine at Institute of Clinical Medicine, Campus Ahus, University of Oslo, Norway

  • Cui

    Dr. Yong

    Cui

    Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Department Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

  • Ashry

    Dr. Yehia

    Ashry

    Consultant Otolaryngologist & Lecturer at Suez Canal University Hospital

  • Saxby

    Dr. Alex

    Saxby

    Clincal assoc Prof. at Sydney University & HOD at Northern Beaches Hospital

  • Alamry

    Dr. Saleh

    Alamry

    Otolaryngologist Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, HOD CI, PSMMC, S A

  • Batman

    Dr. Caglar

    Batman

    Prof. Marmara University. Otolaryngologist, Academic Hospital, Turkey

  • Shah

    Dr. Hardik

    Shah

    Dean GMERS Medical College, Dharpur Patan, Gujarat, India.

  • Kutz

    Dr. Walter

    Kutz

    Prof. ORL & Neurological Surgery, Co-director of NF2 prgm at UT SWMC

  • Moon

    Dr. Inseok

    Moon

    Prof. Dept of ORL Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul

  • Agrawal

    Dr. Vikas

    Agrawal

    Director, Specialty ENT Hospital, Mumbai, India

  • Agan

    Dr. Ashley

    Agan

    Consultant Otolaryngologist, Founder of Scottie in Dallas, Texas

Abstracts on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions!

We are pleased to inform you that Abstract submissions for the 1st World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions are closed and speakers have been notified on Feb 12, 2025.

What people tell you about the congress

  • At The World Congress on Eustachian Tube Research and Interventions, we unite global leaders to push boundaries in research and innovations for Eustachian tube care.

    Dr. Holger Sudhoff

    Dr. Holger Sudhoff

    President
  • As Honorary Past President, I am proud to see IWGET continue as a global hub for advancing Eustachian tube research, inspiring collaboration and innovation.earch and innovations for Eustachian tube care.

    Dr. Dennis Poe

    Dr. Dennis Poe

    Honorary Past President
  • This Congress is where the future of Eustachian tube research unfolds. Together, we’re paving new paths in understanding and treating this critical area of ear health.

    Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi

    Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi

    President Elect
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