Ep. 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. --- SYNPOSIS 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 BackTable+ for ENT https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent Check out BackTable+ for ENT, our sponsor and new e-learning platform! https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent