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Can technology improve the accuracy of parathyroid tissue identification during surgery? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Michael Singer, an otolaryngologist specializing in minimally invasive parathyroid and thyroid surgery at Henry Ford Health in Michigan.
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This podcast is supported by:
Medtronic ENT
https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/medical-specialties/ear-nose-throat.html?cmpid=Vanity_URL_MIX_medtronicent-com_202212_US_EN_NS_ENT_FY23
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SYNPOSIS
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.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
04:37 - Challenges in Identifying Parathyroid Glands
12:14 - Preoperative Workup and Imaging
16:41 - Understanding Hypoparathyroidism and Hypocalcemia
23:25 - Surgical Techniques and Identifying Parathyroid Glands
33:48 - New Technologies in Parathyroid Surgery
43:15 - Challenges and Benefits of New Surgical Technologies
44:49 - Practical Applications and Personal Experiences
59:33 - Impact of Technology on Surgical Practices
01:08:40 - Final Thoughts and Continuous Learning
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RESOURCES
BackTable+ for ENT
https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
Dr. Singer’s profile
https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/s/singer-michael
Is a subtle voice change something to ignore? In this episode of the Backtable ENT podcast, hosts Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan speak with Dr. Bharat Panuganti, a laryngologist from Washington University in St. Louis, about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of early glottic cancer.
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SYNPOSIS
First, the doctors discuss the importance of not underestimating voice changes such as dysphonia. Then, they discuss the evolving demographics and risk factors of laryngeal cancers. Dr. Panuganti also explains his approach to using advanced imaging techniques and lasers in treatment. The conversation highlights the necessity of personalized and compassionate patient care, considering both surgical and radiation therapy options. The discussion concludes with advice on the importance of consistent patient follow-up for early detection and treatment of recurrences.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
03:09 - Understanding Early Glottic Cancer and Symptoms
08:09 - Physical Examination, FEES and Stroboscopy
14:19 - Intraoperative Imaging Techniques
31:33 - Radiation vs. Surgery: Predicting Outcomes
32:18 - Laser Surgery and Technologial Advances
42:51 - Robotic Surgery
47:13 - Postoperative Care and Patient Counseling
52:53 - Equitable Care and Treatment Choices
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RESOURCES
BackTable+ for ENT
https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
Dr. Bharat Panuganti’s WashU Profile:
https://oto.wustl.edu/people/bharat-panuganti-md/
From cable grafts to free muscle transfer, surgical treatments for facial paralysis are evolving quickly. In this episode of the Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Myriam Loyo Li, facial plastic surgeon at OHSU, joins guest host Dr. Shiayin Yang of Vanderbilt to discuss dynamic procedures for facial paralysis.
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This podcast is supported by:
BackTable + ENT
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent
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SYNPOSIS
First, the surgeons review workup of flaccid and non-flaccid (synkinetic) facial paralysis. Then, they review the principles of facial reanimation. Topics such as nerve graft selection and staged surgery are covered. Dr. Loyo Li explains her timelines for staged surgery and how patient characteristics affect her decision planning. Finally, the surgeons discuss free muscle transfer – an exciting new technique in the world of facial plastic surgery – to treat facial paralysis.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:48 - Evaluating and Managing Flaccid Facial Palsy
05:18 - Imaging and Treatment Pathways
07:16 - Nerve Grafting Techniques and Preferences
10:08 - Challenges and Innovations in Facial Reanimation
25:50 - Patient-Centered Approaches and Decision Making
37:30 - Evaluating Facial Nerve Recovery
43:25 - Timing and Criteria for Nerve Transfers
46:41 - Free Muscle Transfer Techniques
49:47 - Innovations in Cross Facial Nerve Grafts
01:06:04 - Exploring Free Strap Muscle Transfers
01:14:05 - The Future of Facial Reanimation
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RESOURCES
Dr. Loyo Li’s OHSU Profile:
https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/myriam-loyoli-md-mcr
Dr. Yang’s Vanderbilt Profile:
https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/doctors/yang-shiayin
It’s not an overstatement to say that surgeons from The House Clinic revolutionized otology / neurotology in the second half of the twentieth century. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. John House, son of the clinic’s founder, Howard, discusses the clinic’s fabled history with guest host Dr. Walter Kutz (UT Southwestern).
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. House recounts his father’s journey traveling the world to learn from renowned otolaryngologists, ultimately settling in Los Angeles where he established his practice. Working with his brother William, Howard started a clinic that popularized innovative treatments for otosclerosis, acoustic neuroma, and sensorineural hearing loss. While innovations like Howard’s cochlear implant and John’s House’s House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading Scale faced resistance at first, they eventually won widespread acceptance. The episode concludes with Dr. Kutz’s moving personal reflection on his time as a fellow at the House Clinic.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
05:41 - Dr. Howard House’s Path to Neurotology
17:14 - Dr. Bill House’s Passion Project: The Cochlear Implant
28:39 - Development of the House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System
38:49 - The Evolution of Stapes Surgery
45:14 - House Alumnus Dr. Walter Kutz’s Journey
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RESOURCES
Dr. John House’s House Clinic Profile:
https://www.houseclinic.com/home/meet-the-team/profile/john-william-house-1/
Dr. Walter Kutz’s UT Southwestern Profile:
https://utswmed.org/doctors/joe-kutz/
En este episodio de Backable ENT, El Dr. Carlos Torre entrevista al Dr. Luisam Tarrats, un otorrinolaringólogo de Puerto Rico, sobre su práctica médica y su viaje empresarial para construir Burble, una empresa de enjuagues nasales.
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SYNPOSIS
Primero, el episodio explora la trayectoria del Dr. Luisam Tarrats, quien decidió regresar a Puerto Rico para mejorar la oferta quirúrgica y enfrentar los desafíos tras el huracán María. Se destaca su innovación empresarial con Burble Inc., una empresa que desarrolló un sistema de irrigación nasal salina aprobado por la FDA. La conversación incluye temas como la importancia de la higiene nasal para la salud y el bienestar, estrategias para emprender en el campo médico, y el balance entre la vida profesional y personal. Se subraya la importancia de educar a médicos y pacientes sobre el uso adecuado de productos de higiene nasal y el papel proactivo de la medicina preventiva.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Trayectoria profesional del Dr. Luisam Tarrats
03:45 - Fundación y desarrollo de Burble
16:51 - Innovaciones y beneficios del producto Burble
37:40 - Educación y concienciación sobre la higiene nasal
48:03 - Equilibrio entre la vida profesional y personal
58:39 - Consideraciones legales y estructurales
01:16:54 - Consejos para emprendedores aspirantes
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RESOURCES
Burble
https://letsburble.com/
Surgeons are fortunate that their work is both fulfilling and well compensated. When this earning potential meets solid financial planning, personal and material satisfaction results. In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Robert Puchalski (South Carolina ENT) discusses financial wellness with guest host Dr. Ayesha Khalid (Cambridge Health Alliance).
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SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Puchalski describes the benefits and challenges of different private practice models, emphasizing the importance of market share. Then, he explores income generation beyond clinical work, including ancillary services and investment. Transitioning to personal finance, he shares financial planning strategies so that practicing medicine is a choice rather than a necessity. The episode wraps with Dr. Puchalski’s thoughts on practicing medicine.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
06:56 - Market Share: Why it Matters
10:16 - The Importance of Passive Income & Ancillaries
21:47 - Personal Finance for Physicians
28:13 - Supporting Wellness Through Financial Planning
43:11 - Final Thoughts
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RESOURCES
Dr. Robert Puchalski’s SC ENT Profile: https://www.southcarolinaent.com/providers/robert-puchalski
Dr. Ayesha Khalid’s Cambridge Health Alliance Profile: https://www.challiance.org/doctors/profile?n=899
Tinnitus remains one of otology’s greatest, most challenging, and unsolved clinical problems. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Hamid Djalilian, chair of otolaryngology at University of California Irvine (UCI), joins guest host and fellow otologist Dr. Walter Kutz (UT Southwestern) to discuss contemporary tinnitus therapy.
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This podcast is supported by:
PearsonRavitz
https://pearsonravitz.com/backtable
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SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Djalilian shares how he got interested in tinnitus. After observing how migraines and tinnitus share many similar triggers, he hypothesized that increased central sensitivity underlies both diseases. He successfully adopted migraine management strategies for his tinnitus patients and found great clinical success. After sharing pathophysiologic similarities between the two diseases, Dr. Djalilian expounds on how he evaluates and treats tinnitus. His discussion includes lifestyle modifications, medication, and emerging surgical therapies. Finally, he advises listeners to think of tinnitus as a manageable condition, rather than a poorly-understood phenomenon.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:34 - The Challenge of Treating Tinnitus
07:19 - Connecting Tinnitus & Migraine
15:59 - Atypical (Otologic) Migraine & Diagnostic Challenges
19:59 - Managing Tinnitus Triggers
26:27 - Dietary Triggers of Tinnitus
28:44 - The Role of Sleep Quality in Tinnitus
33:04 - Caring for Older Patients with Tinnitus
37:59 - New Therapies for Tinnitus: Sound & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
44:08 - Neuromodulation: The Future of Tinnitus Therapy?
51:34 - Final Thoughts on Tinnitus Treatment
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RESOURCES
BackTable ENT Episode 60 Otologic Manifestations of Migraine with Dr. Hamid Djalilian
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/60/otologic-manifestations-of-migraine
Dr. Hamid Djalilian University of California, Irvine Profile: https://www.ent.uci.edu/faculty/hamid-djalilian-md.asp
Dr. Hamid Djalilian’s Website:
https://hamiddjalilianmd.com/
Fan-Gang Zeng (Hearing and Speech) Lab at UCI:
https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/hesplab/
PearsonRavitz:
https://pearsonravitz.com/
Many of us continue to associate “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) with the worst moments in The Terminator, Ex Machina, or The Matrix. Others think first of the known ethical challenges of AI and the potential workforce disruption of widespread AI implementation in healthcare and beyond. Dr. Mas Takashima, AI expert and chair of Houston Methodist’s Otolaryngology Department, wants to change our lingering apprehensions around AI. In this episode, Dr. Takashima interviews his Houston Methodist colleague and guest host Dr. Omar Ahmed.
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SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Takashima shares his journey from video gamer to sinus surgeon and advocate for AI in medicine. He explains relevant concepts such as Generative Preformed Transformer (GPT) and neural network. Then, he and Dr. Ahmed dive into applications of AI to ENT, which include (but aren’t limited to) analysis of CT images, prediction of surgical success, and screening of residency applications. They review the unique challenges of applying this powerful technology to healthcare and emphasize the importance of safeguarding patient privacy in the era of Big Data. Finally, Dr. Takashima challenges his fellow otolaryngologists and researchers to embrace this transformative technology.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
11:43 - AI 101
23:26 - Applications of AI in Medicine
31:21 - Current & Emerging Applications of AI in ENT
33:44 - Using AI to Improve Surgical Robotics
39:09 - AI in Personalized Medicine
46:41 - AI in Medical Education
57:23 - Ethics & AI: The Need for an Updated HIPAA
01:02:20 - The Future of AI in ENT
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RESOURCES
Dr. Mas Takashima’s Houston Methodist profile: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/masayoshi-takashima/
Dr. Omar Ahmed’s Houston Methodist profile: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/omar-g-ahmed/
Many doctors enjoy writing, but how does a meaningful idea become a published book? Just ask Dr. Julie Wei, director of pediatric otolaryngology at Akron Children’s Hospital and author of two books. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Wei discusses her third book “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing” with podcast host Dr. Gopi Shah.
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PearsonRavitz
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SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Wei shares her journey to authorship, which grew out of her efforts as an advocate for physician wellness. Then, she delves into topics covered in her book, including personal relationships, finances, fertility, and career growth. Much like operating room time-outs, “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing” uses checklists at the end of each chapter to provide action items for readers. Drawing from her own experience as a surgeon and writer, Dr. Wei offers practical advice for prospective authors. The podcast wraps with thoughts on the need to prioritize physician wellness in an increasingly productivity-focused healthcare system.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:28 - Dr. Julie Wei’s Journey to Authorship
08:17 - The Concept of Well-being
16:10 - Checklists: A Tool for Patient Safety & Surgeon Well-Being
30:59 - Empowering Trainees to Speak Up
33:41 - The Importance of Taking Time Off
39:54 - Physician Well-being in the U.S. Healthcare System
44:06 - The Process of Writing A Book
52:45 - Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Aspiring Authors
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RESOURCES
Dr. Julie Wei’s Akron Children’s Hospital Profile: https://www.akronchildrens.org/people/Julie-Wei.html
“Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing,” Dr. Julie Wei: https://www.amazon.com/Safeguarding-Physician-Wellbeing-Julie-Wei/dp/1032589892
Artificial Intelligence (AI) already powers search results and chat bots, but what if it could help physicians diagnose cancer? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, laryngologist Dr. Anthony Law of Emory University discusses applications of AI to laryngology with host Dr. Ashley Agan and guest host Dr. Mihir Patel, also of Emory.
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PearsonRavitz
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SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Law discusses how he connects his passions for laryngology and machine learning as a surgeon-scientist. Before opening the conversation, he defines terms needed to understand AI in medicine. Then, he discusses his work using deep learning models to identify laryngeal cancer patients based on voice recordings. Ideally, he envisions deploying his model (which is over 90% accurate) to help primary care physicians make timely ENT referrals. Mindful of the impact technology has, Dr. Law reviews technical and ethical concerns accompanying use of AI in medicine, which include underrepresented patient groups in research, patient privacy, and safe use of technology. Finally, he offers insight into the future of AI research more broadly.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
04:18 - Understanding Deep Neural Networks
07:13 - Applications of AI in Clinical Practice
15:08 - Data Security and Privacy Concerns
25:09 - Collecting Representative Data
31:13 - Biometrics: The Future of Medicine?
39:12 - Challenges & Costs of AI
42:26 - Final Thoughts & Future Directions
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RESOURCES
Pearson Ravitz
https://pearsonravitz.com/
Dr. Anthony Law’s Emory University Profile: https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/profiles/law-anthony.php
Dr. Anthony Law Lab:
https://anthonylaw2.wixsite.com/website
“What Our Voice Reveals About Our Health,” Dr. Anthony Law at TedxAtlanta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J2W5IVCECE
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