BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #207
Innovations in Bioresorbable ENT Packing Materials
with Dr. Satyan Sreenath
What role does bioresorbable packing play in improving outcomes for ENT patients? In this episode of BackTable ENT, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. Satyan Sreenath, a rhinologist at Indiana University, to discuss the use of bioresorbable packing in ENT surgeries.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, January 21). Ep. 207 – Innovations in Bioresorbable ENT Packing Materials [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Satyan Sreenath
Dr. Satyan Sreenath is an otolaryngologist at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Gopi Shah
Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.
Dr. Ashley Agan
Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.
Synopsis
First, Dr. Sreenath offers insights into the advancements in sinus and skull base surgery, the types of packing materials available (such as HemoPore, NasoPore, and chitosan-based products), and their application for hemostasis, scar prevention, and patient comfort. The surgeons emphasize the importance of tailored postoperative care and use of nasal irrigations and debridements to optimize healing and surgical results. Dr. Sreenath also mentions the evolving field of drug delivery through bioresorbables and the benefits of exploring new technologies to enhance patient outcomes.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Bioresorbables for the Nose
06:44 - Patient Comfort and Postoperative Care
20:18 - Packing Techniques
24:52 - Chitosan-Based Products
32:51 - Techniques for Debridement & Postoperative Management
42:40 - Skull Base Surgery Considerations
55:25 - Nosebleeds and Emergency Care
01:02:05 - Complications and Innovations
01:07:40 - Conclusion
Resources
Dr. Sreenath’s IU profile
https://iuhealth.org/find-providers/provider/satyan-b-sreenath-md-1821999
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