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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #237
Approaches to Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Management
with Dr. Ariel Frost, Dr. Eli Gordin, Dr. Ashley Agan
Hyperbaric oxygen is out and surgical innovation is in—here’s how the rescue flap is reshaping ORN care. Facial plastic and microvascular surgeons Dr. Ariel Frost and Dr. Eli Gordin join host Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, August 26). Ep. 237 – Approaches to Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Management [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Synopsis
The discussion begins with a detailed overview of the condition and patient presentation, and the impact of radiation therapy. The conversation then delves into historical and contemporary staging systems, highlighting the innovative 'rescue flap' technique developed by Cleveland Clinic. The episode emphasizes the ineffectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and showcases the superior outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the rescue flap procedure. Practical insights on surgical techniques, patient management, and future directions in treating ORN are also discussed.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Understanding Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)
08:49 - Clinical Presentation of ORN
13:56 - Diagnosis and Imaging
16:58 - Staging and Treatment Options
27:39 - Conservative Therapy for ORN
37:19 - Understanding Disease Progression and Imaging
39:46 - Exploring the Rescue Flap Technique
52:46 - Post-Operative Care and Recovery
59:20 - Advanced Stages and Bone Grafting
01:13:38 - Cost Effectiveness and Referral Guidelines
Resources
Dr. Ariel Frost
https://utswmed.org/doctors/ariel-frost/
Dr. Eli Gordin
https://utswmed.org/doctors/eli-gordin/
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