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Ep 204 Best of Backtable ENT: 2024 Year in Review with Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah
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Otology Podcasts

Listen to leading physicians discuss otology on the BackTable ENT Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

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Is there a better way to manage hearing loss before it gets worse? In this episode of BackTable ENT, experts Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri (otolaryngologist) and Dr. Gina Geissler (audiologist) discuss the importance of early intervention in age-related hearing loss, and the various options available beyond traditional hearing aids.

ENT Episode #204

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The BackTable ENT show is closing out 2024 with gratitude, reflections, and plans for the year to come! In this episode of the Backtable ENT Podcast, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah celebrate a year of growth and milestones, including reaching 200 episodes and expanding their audience.

ENT Episode #197

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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).

ENT Episode #194

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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.

ENT Episode #180

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Any otolaryngologist or cochlear implant (CI) patient can tell you that the journey to better hearing begins in earnest after CI activation. When the patient in question is a child, what does that journey look like? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Sarah Cordingley, audiologist with Peak ENT (Provo, Utah), joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss aural rehabilitation for pediatric CI patients.

ENT Episode #176

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While the mantra “see one, do one, teach one” once guided surgical education, nowadays, technologies like 3D printed models and realistic surgical videos allow trainees to safely gain hands-on experience. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. François Simon, pediatric otolaryngologist at Necker Hospital for Sick Children (Paris, France) joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss technological innovations in surgical education.

ENT Episode #159

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In this episode, host Dr. Ashley Agan discusses eustachian tube (ET) dilation with Dr. Dennis Poe, neurotologist and Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School.

ENT Episode #157

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In this episode, Dr. Anita Jeyakumar, pediatric ENT at Mercy Health (Youngstown, Ohio) discusses language for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children with podcast host Dr. Gopi Shah.

ENT Episode #155

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In this episode, Dr. Gerard Gianoli of The Ear & Balance Institute (Covington, Louisiana), joins host Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss his experience with the third-party-free practice model.

ENT Episode #154

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In this episode, Dr. Sujana Chandrashekar, neurotologist with New York City’s ENT and Allergy Associates, joins host Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss labyrinthitis.

ENT Episode #134

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In this episode, Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Krishan Ramdoo, CEO and founder of TympaHealth, a London-based startup that has developed an all-in-one device for hearing health assessment which incorporates otoscopy and microsuction functionalities.

ENT Episode #120

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Gauri Mankekar, assistant professor of Otolaryngology at LSU Health Shreveport, discuss cholesteatoma workup and surgical management.

ENT Episode #118

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Walter Kutz (UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX), and guest Dr. Matthew (Matt) Carlson (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN) discuss high-yield research tips for medical students and physicians.

ENT Episode #112

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En este episodio de BackTable ENT, Dr. Carlos Torre entrevista al reumatólogo Dr. Juan Chiossone sobre su trayectoria profesional y su manejo de pacientes con problemas neurotológicos.

ENT Episode #100

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah, Dr. Walter Kutz (UT Southwestern), and Dr. Daniel Choo (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital) discuss indications and repair techniques for tympanic membrane perforation in children.

ENT Episode #87

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan interview Dr. Sujana Chandrasekhar, a private practice neurotologist, about diagnosis and treatment of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).

ENT Episode #84

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In this crossover episode of BackTable, Dr. Eric Gantwerker interviews Dr. Chris Kaufmann and Dr. Marlan Hansen from the University of Iowa about their startup company, iotaMotion, which has developed the first FDA-approved robotic cochlear implant insertion system.

ENT Episode #76

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Varun Varadarajan interviews Dr. Edward Dodson, President of Project Ear and a neurotologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, about his humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic.

ENT Episode #60

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Walter Kutz interviews otologist Dr. Hamid Djalilian about the link between the hearing / vestibular disorders and migraines.

ENT Episode #37

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Dr. Joe Walter Kutz talks with Dr. Jed Grisel about practice patterns treating patients with hearing loss, as well as the correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline, and how best to screen these patients.

ENT Episode #33

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We talk with Dr. Anita Jeyakumar about her approach to Single Sided Deafness in Children, including workup, treatment and long-term care.

Otology Articles

Read our exclusive BackTable ENT Articles for quick insights on otology, provided by physicians for physicians.

Migraine & Tinnitus: Causes, Triggers & Other Atypical Migraine Symptoms

Tinnitus, often described as a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Traditionally, tinnitus has been attributed to damage or dysfunction in the auditory system but recent research has highlighted a surprising connection between tinnitus and migraine-related processes.

New Treatment Options for Tinnitus: Lifestyle, Supplements & Medical Devices

Effective tinnitus treatment often involves lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, and supplements. Medications and medical devices may also be prescribed in select cases. Otolaryngologist Dr. Hamid Djalilian explains current and emerging treatment options for tinnitus in this comprehensive overview.

Aural Rehabilitation Goals for Children with Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants can offer significant benefits, but long-term success with an implant often depends on ongoing aural rehabilitation care. While aural rehabilitation in younger patients focuses on sound access and speech development, older individuals move toward more advanced speech recognition.

Navigating the Cochlear Implant Process: A Guide for Parents & Practitioners

Cochlear implants offer life-changing opportunities for those with severe hearing loss, providing sound when hearing aids aren't enough. Audiologists guide families through evaluation, activation, and follow-up. This article provides an in-depth overview of the cochlear implant journey, from candidacy to activation and ongoing care.

Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in Pediatrics: Indications & Contraindications

Eustachian tube balloon dilation is a more effective, root cause-targeting alternative to repeated tympanostomy tube placement for eustachian tube dysfunction. This article covers the indications and contraindications of balloon dilation in pediatric eustachian tube dysfunction.

Evaluating Success in Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: Outcomes & Complications

Balloon dilation can drastically improve eustachian tube function, but success depends on precise technique and deliberate post-op care to avoid complications. This article explains how to measure success after eustachian tube balloon dilation and how to avoid complications.

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Adults vs Pediatrics

The eustachian tubes are crucial for equalizing pressure and draining fluids from the middle ear. There are significant differences that exist between adult and pediatric eustachian tubes, mainly in anatomy, etiology, and how to assess them.

Differentiating Causes of Dizziness: Assessment of Vestibular Function

When evaluating a dizzy patient, differentiating central from peripheral vestibular pathology is of utmost importance. Join BackTable ENT to learn about evaluation of vestibular disorders.

Staying Balanced: Management of Labyrinthitis Symptoms

Labyrinthitis is inflammation of the peripheral vestibular system that causes debilitating nausea and vertigo. While self-limited, management of labyrinthitis symptoms can help patients function better in the weeks that it takes for them to recover.

The iotaMotion Story: Improving Cochlear Implant Surgery

iotaMotion’s iotaSOFT robot is a first-of-its-kind cochlear implant electrode insertion system, designed to maximize hearing preservation during surgery. Join BackTable ENT to hear more from the company’s founders.

Robot-Assisted Cochlear Implant Surgery

The critical portion of any cochlear implant (CI) surgery comes down to the insertion of the electrode in the cochlea. Join BackTable ENT as we learn about robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery.

Tympanoplasty 101: How to Fix a Tympanic Membrane Perforation

As one of the most common (and successful) otologic surgeries, tympanoplasty remains an essential tool for treating tympanic membrane perforation. This article from Backtable ENT provides insight into how two leading otologists approach this surgery in children.

Pediatric Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Operative & Non-Operative Management

While tympanic membrane perforation occurs commonly in younger children, tympanoplasty is not indicated in all situations. Learn more about etiologies and management of this common complaint with BackTable ENT.

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Treatment

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents, often unilaterally, as acute-onset hearing loss of 30 dB or more over three consecutive frequencies. Learn more about the presentation, evaluation, and SSHL treatment options.

Causes of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): Many Potential Etiologies, One Otologic Emergency

While 90% of cases are idiopathic, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) can result from a diverse set of causes. This article explores the many causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and the guideline-recommended workup of SSHL.

Evaluating Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) Symptoms

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents, often unilaterally, as acute-onset hearing loss of 30 dB or more over three consecutive frequencies. Learn more about the presentation and evaluation of this otologic emergency from guideline author Dr. Sujana Chandrashekar..

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Podcasts

Innovations in Management of Age-Related Hearing Loss with Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri and Dr. Gina Geissler on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Best of Backtable ENT: 2024 Year in Review with Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Trailblazers in ENT: Stories from House Clinic  with Dr. John House on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Tinnitus & Migraine: Expert Insight with Dr. Hamid Djalilian on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Aural Rehabilitation After Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: Expert Insight from Audiology with Dr. Sarah Cordingley on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations  with Dr. Michael Singer on the BackTable ENT Podcast)

Articles

Migraine & Tinnitus: Causes, Triggers & Other Atypical Migraine Symptoms

Migraine & Tinnitus: Causes, Triggers & Other Atypical Migraine Symptoms

New Treatment Options for Tinnitus: Lifestyle, Supplements & Medical Devices

New Treatment Options for Tinnitus: Lifestyle, Supplements & Medical Devices

Aural Rehabilitation Goals for Children with Cochlear Implants

Aural Rehabilitation Goals for Children with Cochlear Implants

Contributors

Dr. Matthew Carlson on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Matthew Carlson

Dr. Sujana Chandrasekhar on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Sujana Chandrasekhar

Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri

Dr. Daniel Choo on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Daniel Choo

Dr. Edward Dodson on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Edward Dodson

Dr. Marlan Hansen on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Marlan Hansen

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