BackTable ENT

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  • The BackTable ENT Podcast is a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on all things ear, nose, and throat. Tune in to the BackTable ENT Podcast every week for candid conversations about rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery.
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  • Ep. 186 Improving Health Equity in Pediatric ENT Care with Dr. Jill D'Souza

    Ep. 186 Improving Health Equity in Pediatric ENT Care with Dr. Jill D'Souza
    Aug 13 2024
    In today’s complex healthcare landscape, how can pediatric otolaryngologists help more children access evidence-based, quality care? In this episode, Dr. Jill D’Souza, pediatric otolaryngologist at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, discusses pediatric health equity in the Gulf South with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNPOSIS First, Dr. D’Souza defines the “Gulf South” to include parts of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. Challenges to healthcare delivery in this region include rural settings, high poverty rates, and difficulties funding out-of-state Medicaid patients. Then, using tonsillectomy and tracheostomy as examples, Dr. D’Souza explains how social factors complicate access to care. She shares her successes connecting underprivileged children to the care they need. Finally, the episode concludes with her thoughts on how interprofessional teamwork powers better pediatric ENT care. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:17 - Challenges in Pediatric ENT Care 05:43 - Healthcare Inequities in the Gulf South 10:38 - Tracheostomy Education in Rural, Resource-Limited Settings 21:33 - Helping Patients Tackle Financial Challenges 26:52 - Caring for All in Public Hospitals 37:57 - Keeping the Big Picture in Mind --- RESOURCES PearsonRavitz https://pearsonravitz.com/ Dr. Jill D’Souza’s LSU Health Profile: https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/otorhinolaryngology/dsouza_jill.aspx
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 185 Price Transparency in Healthcare with Dr. Keith Smith

    Ep. 185 Price Transparency in Healthcare with Dr. Keith Smith
    Aug 9 2024
    38 mins
  • Ep. 184 Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: a Comprehensive Approach with Dr. Christopher Liu

    Ep. 184 Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: a Comprehensive Approach with Dr. Christopher Liu
    Aug 6 2024
    What is the best way to manage an infected thyroglossal duct cyst? In this episode, hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan 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. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR 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 --- SYNPOSIS 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. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:53 - Understanding Thyroglossal Duct Cysts 11:48 - Managing Infected Thyroglossal Duct Cysts 14:02 - Antibiotic Choices & Drainage Techniques 21:05 - Imaging & Workup 25:39 - Surgical Approach and Techniques 27:29 - Koempel’s Technique for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Surgery 39:04 - Surgical Complications, Risk of Recurrence, & Post-Operative Care 52:37 - Key Takeaways for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Surgery --- RESOURCES Dr. Christopher Liu’s UT Southwestern Profile: https://utswmed.org/doctors/christopher-liu/ Jeffrey Koempel, “Thyroglossal Duct Remnant Surgery: A Reliable, Reproducible Approach to the Suprahyoid Region”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25193588/
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    58 mins
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