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

Creating an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with transparent, affordable pricing is possible and can go a long way in protecting our patients’ health, pockets, and futures. Dr. Keith Smith, founder of Surgery Center Of Oklahoma and the Free Market Medical Association, joins us to explain how to do it. Dr. Smith shares his journey of creating transparent and affordable healthcare pricing, the challenges faced due to government regulations and insurance companies, and the rapid growth of self-funded companies seeking value in medical services. He highlights the importance of simple, honest pricing and the impact of the Free Market Medical Association in connecting buyers and sellers. Dr. Smith also discusses the expansion of his model beyond Oklahoma and into new surgical centers, emphasizing the need for price transparency in healthcare. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dhHMhbiB #ENT185 #Otolaryngology #ENT #Healthcare #Surgery #BackTable

What are the types of acid reflux? Dr. Inna Husain explains different types of acid reflux including direct acid, direct non-acid with pepsin, and indirect reflux that affects the throat. She highlights the neural mediated symptoms experienced by patients with acid reflux. Check out the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dBRXaSNG #acidrefluxsymptoms #otolaryngology #throathealth #ENT #ENT175

Why is the definition of reflux complicated? Dr. Inna Husain discusses the complexity of the 2019 definition of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), highlighting the direct and indirect effects of both acidic and non-acidic reflux on the upper aero digestive tract. Check out the full episode on atypical laryngopharyngeal reflux: https://lnkd.in/dBRXaSNG #acidrefluxsymptoms #entdoctor #reflux #laryngology #ENT175

What is the best way to manage an infected thyroglossal duct cyst? In this episode, hosts Gopi Shah MD and Ashley Agan, MD MBA welcome Dr. Christopher Liu, associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology at UT Southwestern, to learn about his vast experience with evaluation and management of thyroglossal duct cysts and the nuances of other congenital neck masses. First, Dr. Liu describes how thyroglossal duct cysts present. Patients often become aware of their cyst when a parent palpates a midline neck mass or when the cyst gets infected. Then, Dr. Liu describes non-operative management of thyroglossal duct cysts, including antibiotics to treat infection and cases in which drainage is appropriate. The conversation proceeds to surgical strategy, with Dr. Liu describing how his approach to cyst excision evolved over the years. The episode concludes with pearls on post-operative management and potential surgical complications. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/djr27Trx Thank you to our sponsor Medtronic! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dc7F_VQf #ENT184 #Otolaryngology #ThyroglossalDuctCyst #Neckmass #Surgery #MedEd #BackTable 

What are the effects of lifestyle on the throat and reflux? Dr. Husain talks about the effects of lifestyle factors like diet, drinking, smoking, and ways to make adjustments to reduce laryngeal irritation. Check out the full episode on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: https://lnkd.in/dBRXaSNG #acidrefluxsymptoms #entdoctor #throathealth

Given that recurrent otitis media can expose children to hearing loss, delayed speech development, and repeated antibiotic use, it is not at all surprising that ear tube insertion is the most common ambulatory procedure performed in the United States. But what if there was a way to insert ear tubes in children without going to the operating room? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Agan, MD MBA speaks with Dr. Shelagh Cofer MD, pediatric otolaryngologist at the Mayo Clinic, about the Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube insertion system. First, Dr. Cofer reviews the epidemiology of pediatric otitis media. When a child has 3 ear infections in three months or 5-7 in a year, tympanostomy tubes are indicated. Wanting to facilitate this procedure, Dr. Cofer brought the in-office Hummingbird tympanostomy tube system to her practice as one of the principal investigators in the clinical trials. After reviewing how the device was developed, she walks listeners through how she uses it, including how to avoid pitfalls such as “dunking” a tube. Finally, she shares feedback from parents whose children had ear tubes inserted using the Hummingbird system. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dqFZhGXF Thank you to Preceptis Medical for sponsoring this episode. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gbf3DRSv #ENT183 #Otolaryngology #Otolaryngologist #BackTable #MedEd #MedTech

What is reflux? Dr. Inna Husain discusses the concept of LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux) and its impact on throat symptoms, ear issues, postnasal drip, and chronic cough. Check out the full episode on atypical LPR: https://lnkd.in/dBRXaSNG #entdoctor #reflux #acidrefluxsymptoms #postnasaldrip #chroniccough #otolaryngology

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) treatment and management is evolving, broadening its scope beyond just medications. Dr. Inna Husain, an otolaryngologist specializing in LPR, delves into the intertwined relationship between lifestyle and LPR, highlighting the nuanced role of individual triggers and the need for personalized interventions. While proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), like omeprazole, continue to be a cornerstone in treatment, concerns about their long-term use emerge. On the horizon, alginate therapies for LPR present an intriguing alternative, offering relief in a distinct manner with a natural treatment. As the field advances, so does the promise of novel and more effective treatments for LPR. Read now: https://lnkd.in/ducyHVTA Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dWfd4ARt #ENT175 #Otolaryngology #Otolaryngologist #MedEd #MedTech #BackTable #LPR #Reflux

Epidemiological studies reveal that women make up 25% of all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, yet only 11% of patients carrying OSA diagnoses are women. What drives this disparity? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, sleep surgeon and UCSF Associate Professor Dr. Megan Durr joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss OSA in women. First, Dr. Durr recounts her path to sleep surgery, including her interest in women’s sleep issues, which grew out of discussions with her female friends experiencing pregnancy-related sleep disturbances. When asked why OSA is under-diagnosed in women, Dr. Durr underscores how women’s OSA symptoms – mental fog, memory issues, and insomnia – are relatively nonspecific. While it presents differently in women, OSA increases the risk of heart failure, hypertension, and dementia in all patients, regardless of sex. Then, Dr. Durr shares her physical exam and testing strategies to uncover OSA in female patients. Once diagnosed, she advocates multimodal treatment, including CPAP, weight loss, and surgery. The podcast concludes with discussion of how ENTs can eliminate barriers to better sleep in women, underrepresented minorities, and low-income patients. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g_iMHsXG Thank you to our episode sponsor Medtronic! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dc7F_VQf #ENT182 #Otolaryngology #OSA #Sleep #Otolaryngologist #MedEd #MedTech #BackTable