ENT expert opinion tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-107776253500823309 2017-04-07T12:20:50+10:30 TypePad Advances and Testing in Vestibular Pathology tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb098db7b9970d 2017-04-07T12:20:50+10:30 2017-04-07T12:20:50+10:30 Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Dr Dave Pothier, a Staff Otologist & Neurotologist in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at Toronto General Hospital, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He has a strong interest in clinical and translational research and has published and presentented extensively. In... ENTexpertopinion
Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Dr Dave Pothier, a Staff Otologist & Neurotologist in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at Toronto General Hospital, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

He has a strong interest in clinical and translational research and has published and presentented extensively.  In 2011, he won the Politzer Society Prize for research into the treatment of oscillopsia. His main research interests are in bilateral vestibular loss, oscillopsia and catastrophization.
 
This interview focuses on controversies in vestibular testing, as well as recent advances.  Clinical applicability and approaches to patients with difficult vestibulopathic issues are also covered.
 Advanced Cochlear Implantation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb0985cb42970d 2017-03-21T16:28:51+11:00 2017-03-21T16:30:43+11:00 Dr. Nicholas Jufas speaks with Professor Thomas Balkany, an otolaryngologist and neurotologist specializing in cochlear implantation. He is the Hotchkiss Endowment Distinguished Professor and Chairman Emeritus in the Department of Otolaryngology and Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He holds 14... ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Nicholas Jufas speaks with Professor Thomas Balkany, an otolaryngologist and neurotologist specializing in cochlear implantation.  He is the Hotchkiss Endowment Distinguished Professor and Chairman Emeritus in the Department of Otolaryngology and Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

He holds 14 U.S. and international patents on cochlear implant technologies. Additionally, he has written three books and more than 300 scientific publications on the topic of ear surgery.  In 2012, he founded the Institute for Cochlear Implant Training, a nonprofit corporation based in Florida, which provides 3 month-long advanced training courses in cochlear implant surgery.

This interview focuses on current controversies and advanced techniques in cochlear implantation.

 
 Middle Ear Mechanics tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b7c85ea3ef970b 2016-05-19T01:34:31+10:30 2016-05-19T01:34:31+10:30 Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Professor Manohar Bance, an Otologist and Neurotologist and Head of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at QEII Health Services Centre and Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is Director of the EAR lab, a middle ear mechanics laboratory at Dalhousie University. The interview covers the basics principles in... ENTexpertopinion

Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Professor Manohar Bance, an Otologist and Neurotologist and Head of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at QEII Health Services Centre and Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is Director of the EAR lab, a middle ear mechanics laboratory at Dalhousie University. The interview covers the basics principles in middle ear mechanics, and how these can be applied to everyday surgery and pathology of the ear. Along we way, some myths will be debunked and some intriguing approaches discussed.

 Dysphagia tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b8d1ae5718970c 2016-03-15T02:49:01+11:00 2016-03-15T02:49:01+11:00 In this podcast, Dr Niall Jefferson interviews Dr Gregory Postma, an international leader in the diagnosis and management of dysphagia. The discussion defines the symptom and elaborates on the history, exam and relevant investigations. We close with a discussion on current and future directions for diagnosis and management of this... ENTexpertopinion

In this podcast, Dr Niall Jefferson interviews Dr Gregory Postma, an international leader in the diagnosis and management of dysphagia. The discussion defines the symptom and elaborates on the history, exam and relevant investigations. We close with a discussion on current and future directions for diagnosis and management of this sometimes complex condition.

 Congenital Aural Atresia tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb08aa7785970d 2016-01-12T03:34:07+11:00 2016-01-12T03:34:07+11:00 Dr Niall Jefferson sits down with Dr Dan Choo, current director of the division of pediatric otolaryngology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and medical center to discuss Congenital aural atresia. The discussion covers incidence, clinical examination and physical examination pearls of the CAA patient as well as operative candidates, tips and... ENTexpertopinion

Dr Niall Jefferson sits down with Dr Dan Choo, current director of the division of pediatric otolaryngology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and medical center to discuss Congenital aural atresia. The discussion covers incidence, clinical examination and physical examination pearls of the CAA patient as well as operative candidates, tips and techniques.

 

 Non-Pulsatile Tinnitus tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb08974494970d 2015-12-01T03:28:02+11:00 2015-12-01T03:28:02+11:00 Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Professor Michael Seidman, Director of the Division of Otologic/Neurotologic Surgery at the Henry Ford Health System in Bloomfield, Michigan. He is also the Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine and Professor at Wayne State University. He is the past chair of the Board of Governors... ENTexpertopinion

Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Professor Michael Seidman, Director of the Division of Otologic/Neurotologic Surgery at the Henry Ford Health System in Bloomfield, Michigan. He is also the Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine and Professor at Wayne State University. He is the past chair of the Board of Governors and on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He has recently co-authored an article on tinnitus in Current Opinion in Otolaryngology. The interview covers the definition, workup and prognosis and a range of treatments for non-pulsatile tinnitus including lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, masking treatments, medical and surgical options. It also looks at future directions in the treatment of tinnitus.

 Bone Anchored Hearing Devices tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb088c3489970d 2015-11-07T02:08:16+11:00 2015-11-07T02:08:16+11:00 In this podcast Dr Niall Jefferson sits down again with Dr Phillip Chang an ENT surgeon based in Sydney to discuss bone anchored devices. The discussion covers typical presentation, standard workup, relevant investigations and the pros and cons of different implant devices as well as expanding technologies and future directions. ENTexpertopinion

In this podcast Dr Niall Jefferson sits down again with Dr Phillip Chang an ENT surgeon based in Sydney to discuss bone anchored devices. The discussion covers typical presentation, standard workup, relevant investigations and the pros and cons of different implant devices as well as expanding technologies and future directions.

 Thyroid Nodules tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b8d169f098970c 2015-10-20T03:41:58+11:00 2015-10-20T03:41:58+11:00 Dr. Niall Jefferson talks Thyroid Nodules with Dr. Faruque Riffat ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Niall Jefferson talks Thyroid Nodules with Dr. Faruque Riffat

 Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb086c2e44970d 2015-09-03T00:35:21+10:30 2015-09-03T00:35:21+10:30 Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Dr Nirmal Patel. The interview covers the definition, workup and prognosis and treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, as well as salvage treatment and management options and future directions. ENTexpertopinion

Dr Nicholas Jufas interviews Dr Nirmal Patel. The interview covers the definition, workup and prognosis and treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, as well as salvage treatment and management options and future directions.

 Expanding Indications for Cochlear Implantation - An Update tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b7c779cb5e970b 2015-04-16T01:06:26+10:30 2015-04-16T22:46:00+10:30 Dr. Niall Jefferson discusses the evolving trends in Cochlear implantation with Dr. Phillip Chang ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Niall Jefferson discusses the evolving trends in Cochlear implantation with Dr. Phillip Chang

 Thyroglossal Duct Remnants tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b7c72e940f970b 2015-01-06T01:16:23+11:00 2015-01-06T01:16:23+11:00 Dr Niall Jefferson talks with Associate Professor Jeffery Koempel about thyroglossal duct remnants. They discuss its origins, presentation and relevant investigations in particular the role of imaging. The surgical management covers the key tips and pitfalls especially when managing the supra-hyoid area. ENTexpertopinion
Endoscopic Ear Surgery tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01bb07b926ff970d 2014-12-01T11:55:01+11:00 2014-12-01T11:56:02+11:00 Dr. Nicholas Jufas interviews Prof. Daniele Marchioni, an ENT surgeon based in Verona, Italy. He is a founding member of the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery (IWGEES). Prof Marchioni has recently published the first textbook on the technique - "Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Principles, Indications and Techniques". The interview... ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Nicholas Jufas interviews Prof. Daniele Marchioni, an ENT surgeon based in Verona, Italy. He is a founding member of the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery (IWGEES). Prof Marchioni has recently published the first textbook on the technique - "Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Principles, Indications and Techniques". The interview covers key indications, contraindications and what you need to get started in endoscopic ear surgery, as well as some future directions for the technique.

 Radiotherapy for Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b7c70456df970b 2014-11-11T18:13:20+11:00 2014-12-01T15:24:55+11:00 Dr Niall Jefferson interviews Dr Stephen Cooper, a radiation oncologist and current chair of the multi-disciplinary Head and Neck cancer meeting at St Vincent’s hospital in Sydney on the topic of radiotherapy for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The discussion covers the basics of radiotherapy, current... ENTexpertopinion

Dr Niall Jefferson interviews Dr Stephen Cooper, a radiation oncologist and current chair of the multi-disciplinary Head and Neck cancer meeting at St Vincent’s hospital in Sydney on the topic of radiotherapy for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The discussion covers the basics of radiotherapy, current indications, methods of delivery, precautions, and side effects of treatment and future directions.

Advanced Mastoid Surgery tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01b7c6db790d970b 2014-09-08T13:19:42+10:30 2014-09-08T13:19:42+10:30 Professor Paul Fagan is one of Australia's most influential skull base surgeons. In this interview we discuss canal wall up and canal wall down surgery, the role of the facial nerve monitor as well as pre and post operative considerations. It is important to note that the bulk of Professor... ENTexpertopinion

Professor Paul Fagan is one of Australia's most influential skull base surgeons. In this interview we discuss canal wall up and canal wall down surgery, the role of the facial nerve monitor as well as pre and post operative considerations. It is important to note that the bulk of Professor Fagan's practice has been extensive skull base approaches to CPA lesions as well as other pathologies of the medial temporal bone and so cannot be applied in the same way for more limited lateral temporal bone surgery.

 Cutaneous Melanoma- Everything You Need To Know tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a3fd32f627970b 2014-07-16T21:11:23+10:30 2014-07-16T21:12:18+10:30 Dr Niall Jefferson interviews Associate Professor Gerald Fogarty a leading global expert on cutaneous melanoma ENTexpertopinion

Dr Niall Jefferson interviews Associate Professor Gerald Fogarty a leading global expert on cutaneous melanoma

 Understanding Pediatric Audiology tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a511964e76970c 2014-04-04T12:09:31+11:00 2014-04-04T12:09:31+11:00 Dr Jefferson talks with Melisha Sirisena, a paediatric audiologist about hearing loss in children. The discussion covers newborn hearing screening, the age-appropriate tests to assess hearing, as well as future directions for audiology. This podcast is a comprehensive discussion on hearing in the paediatric population. ENTexpertopinion

Dr Jefferson talks with Melisha Sirisena, a paediatric audiologist about hearing loss in children. The discussion covers newborn hearing screening, the age-appropriate tests to assess hearing, as well as future directions for audiology. This podcast is a comprehensive discussion on hearing in the paediatric population.

Glomus Tumours (Paragangliomas) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a73d97e3c1970d 2014-03-24T10:30:16+11:00 2014-03-24T10:30:16+11:00 Dr Sean Flannagan and Niall Jefferson talk Glomus tumours which are a vascular tumour that can affect the head and neck. ENTexpertopinion

Dr Sean Flannagan and Niall Jefferson talk Glomus tumours which are a vascular tumour that can affect the head and neck.

 Pediatric Speech for Cleft Palate tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a3fcd3c6a4970b 2014-03-13T14:16:10+11:00 2014-03-13T14:16:10+11:00 Dr. Jefferson and David Fitzsimmons discuss the latest in the assessment of Pediatric Speech for Cleft Palate ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Jefferson and David Fitzsimmons discuss the latest in the assessment of Pediatric Speech for Cleft Palate

 Pediatric Cochlear Implantation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a5117a865c970c 2014-03-03T13:05:54+11:00 2014-03-03T13:05:54+11:00 Dr. Jefferson and AProf. Cathrine Birman discuss Pediatric Cochlear Implants- newborn screening, intraoperative tips and pearls, post op considerations and the future of cochlear technology. ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Jefferson and AProf. Cathrine Birman discuss Pediatric Cochlear Implants- newborn screening, intraoperative tips and pearls, post op considerations and the future of cochlear technology.

 Pediatric Drooling tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a5116515a5970c 2014-02-06T07:59:56+11:00 2014-02-06T07:59:56+11:00 Dr. Piera Taylor: Pediatric Drooling ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Piera Taylor: Pediatric Drooling

 Otitis Externa tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01a3fc39b3af970b 2014-01-15T14:03:52+11:00 2014-01-15T14:03:52+11:00 Dr. Alex Saxby: Otitis Externa ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Alex Saxby: Otitis Externa

 Pediatric Laryngeal Cleft tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019b0228be19970c 2013-12-05T14:21:33+11:00 2013-12-05T14:21:33+11:00 Prof Alan Cheng: Pediatric Laryngeal Cleft ENTexpertopinion

Prof Alan Cheng: Pediatric Laryngeal Cleft

 Douching the Nose tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019b01659797970d 2013-11-21T06:32:55+11:00 2013-11-21T06:32:55+11:00 Dr. Larry Kalish: Douching the Nose ENTexpertopinion

Dr. Larry Kalish: Douching the Nose

 Scapula Tip Flap tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019b00b6f681970d 2013-11-06T13:42:41+11:00 2013-11-06T13:42:41+11:00 Dr. Sam Dowthwaite: Scapula Tip Flap ENTexpertopinion
Dr. Sam Dowthwaite: Scapula Tip Flap
 Oropharyngeal Reconstruction tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019b00398b13970c 2013-10-23T11:41:52+11:00 2013-10-23T11:41:52+11:00 Dr Sam Dowthwaite: Oropharyngeal Reconstruction ENTexpertopinion
Dr Sam Dowthwaite: Oropharyngeal Reconstruction
Expert Opinion: Who We Are. tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019affe0a760970c 2013-10-09T20:48:12+11:00 2013-10-09T22:35:58+11:00 Dr. Niall Jefferson: Who What Where Why ENTexpertopinion
Dr. Niall Jefferson: Who What Where Why
 Allergic Rhinitis tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019aff936e39970b 2013-09-24T21:37:25+10:30 2013-09-24T21:37:25+10:30 AProf Richard Harvey: Allergic Rhinitis ENTexpertopinion
AProf Richard Harvey: Allergic Rhinitis
 Cystic Fibrosis and CRS- Assessment and Implications for Management tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019aff4e93d0970b 2013-09-11T07:10:00+10:30 2013-09-11T07:10:00+10:30 AProf Bradford Woodworth: Cystic Fibrosis and CRS- Assessment and Implications for Management ENTexpertopinion
AProf Bradford Woodworth: Cystic Fibrosis and CRS- Assessment and Implications for Management
 The Role of CT Imaging In CRS tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c019aff0b53f4970d 2013-08-28T13:59:53+10:30 2013-08-28T21:31:11+10:30 AProf David Conley: CT Scans in Chronic Rhinosinusitis ENTexpertopinion
AProf David Conley: CT Scans in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
 Nasal Steroids tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c0192ac879f2b970d 2013-08-14T15:18:49+10:30 2013-08-14T15:19:37+10:30 Dr. Larry Kalish: Nasal Steroids ENTexpertopinion
Dr. Larry Kalish: Nasal Steroids
 Spontaneous CSF Leak- Presentation and Management tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c0191048337e9970c 2013-08-01T15:17:02+10:30 2013-08-01T15:17:02+10:30 Prof. Rodney Schlosser: Spontaneous CSF Leak- Presentation and Management ENTexpertopinion
Prof. Rodney Schlosser: Spontaneous CSF Leak- Presentation and Management
 Pediatric Tonsils and Adenoids tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01901e4fb060970b 2013-07-18T05:47:12+10:30 2013-07-18T05:47:12+10:30 Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran: Pediatric Tonsils and Adenoids ENTexpertopinion
Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran: Pediatric Tonsils and Adenoids
 Anesthesia in Pediatric ENT tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c0191040f9005970c 2013-07-03T19:57:46+10:30 2013-07-03T19:57:46+10:30 Dr. Nick Hogan: Anesthesia in Pediatric ENT ENTexpertopinion
Dr. Nick Hogan: Anesthesia in Pediatric ENT
 Surgical Management of Adult Sleep Apnea tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c0191037a2610970c 2013-06-18T20:36:47+10:30 2013-06-18T20:36:47+10:30 AProf Stuart MacKay: Surgical Management of Adult Sleep Apnea. ENTexpertopinion
AProf Stuart MacKay: Surgical Management of Adult Sleep Apnea.
 Assessment of Adult Sleep Apnea tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c0192aac80fec970d 2013-06-06T10:44:45+10:30 2013-06-06T10:44:45+10:30 AProf Stuart MacKay: Assessment of Adult Sleep Apnea ENTexpertopinion

AProf Stuart MacKay: Assessment of Adult Sleep Apnea

 

 Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01901c78713c970b 2013-05-23T13:37:25+10:30 2013-05-23T13:37:25+10:30 Dr. David Pohl: Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy ENTexpertopinion
Dr. David Pohl: Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy
 The Facial Nerve tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c01901be3ad0e970b 2013-05-07T13:10:52+10:30 2013-05-07T20:13:45+10:30 AProf Glen Croxson: Facial Nerve ENTexpertopinion
AProf Glen Croxson: Facial Nerve
 CRS tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c017d427d23dc970c 2013-04-03T16:32:02+11:00 2013-04-05T13:11:15+11:00 AProf Richard Harvey: CRS ENTexpertopinion
AProf Richard Harvey: CRS
 Pediatric Vocal Cord Palsy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c017c3816ee80970b 2013-03-25T21:24:22+11:00 2013-04-03T20:50:42+11:00 Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran: Pediatric Vocal Cord Palsy ENTexpertopinion
Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran: Pediatric Vocal Cord Palsy
Airway Balloon Dilatation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c017d42461886970c 2013-03-25T21:22:03+11:00 2013-04-03T20:51:39+11:00 Prof Mike Rutter: Balloon Dilatation ENTexpertopinion
Prof Mike Rutter: Balloon Dilatation
Airway Reconstruction tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c017d4243a1b7970c 2013-03-25T13:14:29+11:00 2013-04-03T20:52:19+11:00 Dr Shyan Vijayasekaran: Airway Reconstruction ENTexpertopinion
Dr Shyan Vijayasekaran: Airway Reconstruction

 Fungal Ball tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c017c37af8296970b 2013-03-15T11:30:13+11:00 2013-04-03T20:52:57+11:00 AProf Richard Harvey: Fungal Ball ENTexpertopinion
AProf Richard Harvey: Fungal Ball
 Welcome to ENT Expert Opinion audio podcast tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a017d3e79c482970c017ee5ee7964970d 2012-12-05T19:51:24+11:00 2013-03-15T11:25:45+11:00 ENTexpertopinion
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