BackTable ENT

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ayesha Khalid, rhinologist with Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, discuss balloon sinuplasty indications, techniques, and post-operative management. #sinushealth #otolaryngology #otolaryngologist #meded #medtech #backtable #ENT137 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ejtt3g2m

Dr. Bharat Panuganti discusses the process of halting surgery to consult with patients about whether primary radiotherapy might be a better option, emphasizing the benefits of multidisciplinary discussions involving radiation oncologists to weigh the pros and cons. Check out the full episode here: https://ow.ly/Xgnr50Uck4w #ENT199 #otolaryngology #headandneckcancer #ent

As a physician, how would you like to be treated as a patient? A simple shift in perspective can improve both patient care and the medical system at large. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Ashley Agan, MD MBA and Gopi Shah MD are joined by Dr. K.J. Lee, a renowned otolaryngologist, educator, and health policy advisor. The discussion covers Dr. Lee’s journey into health policy and advocacy, his experiences with political figures like Barack Obama, and the importance of compassionate patient care through his concept of ‘The Patient is U’ (TPIU). Dr. Lee shares insights on the intersection of healthcare and politics, addresses challenges in the current medical system, and emphasizes the need for empathy and good stewardship in medical practice. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/grRZJeRT Check out Backtable+ for ENT, our sponsor and new e-learning platform: https://lnkd.in/gfrXPXFt #ENT201 #Otolaryngology #HealthPolicy #PatientAdvocacy #PhysicianLeadership

Decline in Smoking Leads to Drop in Laryngeal Cancer Cases! Dr. Bharat Panuganti discusses a study in which 27% of the population at MGH Voice Center were non-smokers, noting an average age difference of four years younger than smokers, while highlighting that this demographic may not represent the rest of the country and no other significant trends were observed. Check out the full episode here: https://ow.ly/eXKu50Uck2f #ENT199 #headandneckcancer #otolaryngology #ent

Dr. Myriam Loyo Li discusses the updated approach of intervening at six months, rather than waiting a year, for patients showing no nerve function after surgery, referencing data supporting early intervention from a study conducted at Hopkins. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eqsYYt6q #ENT198 #facialparalysis #facialnervepalsy #facialplasticsurgery

The Ethical Dilemma of Facial Nerve Surgery: Dr. Myriam Loyo Li emphasizes the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients, the criteria for proceeding with surgery at six months, and the potential harm of waiting a year without any movement. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eqsYYt6q #ENT198 #facialnervepalsy #facialparalysis #plasticsurgery

Can technology improve the accuracy of parathyroid tissue identification during surgery? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Gopi Shah MD and Ashley Agan, MD MBA welcome Dr. Michael Singer, an otolaryngologist specializing in minimally invasive parathyroid and thyroid surgery at Henry Ford Health in Michigan. First, Dr. Singer discusses various aspects of identifying parathyroid glands during surgery, differentiating between hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia, and the impact of concurrent thyroid disease on patient outcomes. He highlights the importance of continuous improvement and being open to new technologies, specifically the use of autofluorescence and fluorescence imaging to enhance surgical accuracy and patient safety. The conversation also addresses the practical applications of these technologies, including the Medtronic PTeye parathyroid detection system, and their potential to change the approach to thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Singer emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself as a surgeon in order to improve skills and provide the best care for patients. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dpStHvGr Thank you to our sponsor Medtronic! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dZd7u_VR. #ENT200 #Otolaryngology #Parathyroid #Thyroid #MedTech #MedEd

Prioritizing Smiles & Muscle Movement with Dr. Myriam Loyo Li. Dr. Myriam Loyo Li discusses their preference for dual innervation with cross facial nerve graft and masseter in facial reanimation, often performed in two stages, and highlights the use of cross facial nerve graft only in children, with special considerations for Mobius syndrome patients. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eqsYYt6q #ENT198 #facialnervepalsy #facialparalysis #facialplasticsurgery

The Unexpected Truth About Fees with Dr. John House Stream the full episode: https://lnkd.in/efdPb7Pg #ENT197 #otolaryngology #ent #medicaleducation

When Money Is No Object, Compassion Takes Center Stage with Dr. John House: Lucille Carens, a nurse, charged triple the normal fee for a patient due to the family's high demands, resulting in a successful surgery but later a discussion about the fee with the patient's attorney. Stream the full episode: https://ow.ly/gbCu50U40Tv #ENT197 #otolaryngology #ent #medicaleducation