Episode # 181 • 16 Jul 2024
Localized Drug Delivery for CRS
Before bringing a new device into your practice, it ’s prudent to understand the science behind, indications for, and insurance coverage of that device. In this episode, Dr. Rajiv Pandit, comprehensive otolaryngologist at Dallas ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, joins BackTable to discuss his success treating sinusitis with drug-eluting stents.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:44 - Dr. Rajiv Pandit’s Path to Treating Sinusitis in Private Practice
04:31 - Understanding Local Drug Delivery for Sinus Disease
06:17 - The Evolution of Propel & Sinuva Sinus Stents
18:33 - Contraindications & Post-Op Protocols
32:35 - Understanding Insurance Coverage & Preauthorization
37:47 - Patient Education & Long-Term Treatment Plans
48:10 - Anesthetic Protocols for In-Office Sinonasal Procedures
54:48 - Bringing Drug-Eluting Sinus Stents to Your Practice
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First, Dr. Pandit shares the benefits of localized drug delivery, including fewer systemic steroid effects and improved compliance. He shares his experience deploying Propel and SINUVA stents to treat sinusitis. Then, Dr. Pandit shares his workflow for treating sinusitis, including patient education, anesthesia protocols, stent placement, and billing. The episode wraps with his tips on incorporating a new device into your practice.
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