American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Aerin Medical Supports AAO-HNS Position Recognizing Nasal Valve Repair as a Distinct Procedure that Improves Nasal Obstruction Symptoms

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The statement recognizes nasal valve repair as “a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients.” The Academy notes that office-based techniques, including radiofrequency treatment, can stabilize the nasal valve, optimize nasal valve collapse (NVC) patient outcomes, and be performed either as a standalone procedure or in combination with other procedures to potentially avoid multiple surgeries.

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  • The statement recognizes nasal valve repair as “a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients.” The Academy notes that office-based techniques, including radiofrequency treatment, can stabilize the nasal valve, optimize nasal valve collapse (NVC) patient outcomes, and be performed either as a standalone procedure or in combination with other procedures to potentially avoid multiple surgeries.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005388/en/
    New guidance from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery notes that radiofrequency treatments can be used to stabilize the nasal valve and optimize nasal valve collapse (NVC) patient outcomes.
  • VivAer, a non-invasive technology developed by Aerin Medical, uses temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy to provide long-term relief from nasal obstruction caused by NVC.
  • “Nasal airway obstruction is one of the primary reasons a patient visits an ENT physician, and we hope that this enables ENTs to treat nasal valve collapse with minimally invasive solutions when it contributes to nasal obstruction.”

New evidence demonstrates Smith+Nephew's COBLATION™ Technology can accelerate patient recovery with fewer complications compared with total tonsillectomy techniques

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy involves the removal of all, or the majority, of tonsil tissue while maintaining the integrity of the underlying capsule.

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  • COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy involves the removal of all, or the majority, of tonsil tissue while maintaining the integrity of the underlying capsule.
  • Intracapsular Tonsillectomy is growing in popularity with 20% of paediatric otolaryngologists performing this procedure in the US.2
    For more information about COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy, please visit https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/health-care-professionals/products/ear-n...
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  • Sedgwick MJ, Saunders C, Bateman N. Intracapsular tonsillectomy using plasma ablation versus total tonsillectomy: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
  • Post Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage (PTH) is a potentially serious complication that has been reported in literature for both adult and paediatric patients.

New evidence demonstrates Smith+Nephew's COBLATION™ Technology can accelerate patient recovery with fewer complications compared with total tonsillectomy techniques

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 23, 2023

COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy involves the removal of all, or the majority, of tonsil tissue while maintaining the integrity of the underlying capsule.

Key Points: 
  • COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy involves the removal of all, or the majority, of tonsil tissue while maintaining the integrity of the underlying capsule.
  • Intracapsular Tonsillectomy is growing in popularity with 20% of paediatric otolaryngologists performing this procedure in the US.2
    For more information about COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy, please visit https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/health-care-professionals/products/ear-n...
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  • Sedgwick MJ, Saunders C, Bateman N. Intracapsular tonsillectomy using plasma ablation versus total tonsillectomy: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
  • Post Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage (PTH) is a potentially serious complication that has been reported in literature for both adult and paediatric patients.

Neurent Medical Announces Limited Market Release of NEUROMARK® System to Treat Chronic Rhinitis

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Friday, February 3, 2023

Neurent Medical , a company pioneering innovative non-surgical interventions to treat chronic inflammatory sino-nasal diseases, today announced its NEUROMARK® Rhinitis Neurolysis Therapy (RNT) is now commercially available in limited U.S. markets.

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  • Neurent Medical , a company pioneering innovative non-surgical interventions to treat chronic inflammatory sino-nasal diseases, today announced its NEUROMARK® Rhinitis Neurolysis Therapy (RNT) is now commercially available in limited U.S. markets.
  • Commercialization comes as the American Medical Association (AMA) issued a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for posterior nasal nerve ablation (PNN) procedures, which includes NEUROMARK, to treat chronic rhinitis.
  • NEUROMARK’s unique device and intelligent technology platform enable Otolaryngologists to treat chronic rhinitis patients with precision and control and enhance the patient experience from treatment through recovery.
  • The recent endorsement2 of PNN by the AAO-HNS, a specialty society representing almost 12,000 ENT surgeons, further validates Neurent Medical’s long-term future in the treatment of chronic rhinitis.

Ayal Willner, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Dr. Ayal Willner began his college education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

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  • Dr. Ayal Willner began his college education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
  • He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and has been in the medical profession for over 30 years.
  • Dr. Willner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist specialist with a private practice called Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).
  • Dr. Willner treats children and adults, addressing a wide range of issues and performing complex ear, sinus, and skull surgeries.

Kent Douglas McIntire, DO, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

JOPLIN, Mo., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kent Douglas McIntire, DO, FAOCO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Surgeon for his outstanding career in Otolaryngology and in acknowledgment of his accomplishments with Freeman Ear, Nose, and Throat Center.

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  • JOPLIN, Mo., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kent Douglas McIntire, DO, FAOCO, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Surgeon for his outstanding career in Otolaryngology and in acknowledgment of his accomplishments with Freeman Ear, Nose, and Throat Center.
  • Freeman Ear, Nose & Throat Center offers the latest state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation.
  • In pursuit of his education, Dr. McIntire obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mid-American Nazarene University.
  • To further his training, Dr. McIntire completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at Buffalo General Hospital.

Ayal Willner, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, November 28, 2022

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayal Willner, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Otolaryngologist, Partner, and Owner in the medical field and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence at Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayal Willner, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Otolaryngologist, Partner, and Owner in the medical field and in acknowledgment of his professional excellence at Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).
  • Dr. Willner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist specialist with his own private practice called Southern California Ear Nose and Throat (SCENT).
  • Dr. Ayal Willner began his college education at Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
  • He later received his medical degree and completed an Otolaryngology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

ENT Specialty Partners welcomes White Rock ENT to its growing community of practices

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ENT Specialty Partners, one of the largestindependent ear, nose, and throat practices in the country, welcomes the team at White Rock ENT in Dallas, Texas, to its growing group of ENT doctors.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ENT Specialty Partners, one of the largestindependent ear, nose, and throat practices in the country, welcomes the team at White Rock ENT in Dallas, Texas, to its growing group of ENT doctors.
  • Led by board-certified otolaryngologist Jennifer Jordan, M.D., White Rock ENT has served patients the White Rock, Lakewood, East Dallas, and surrounding areas for more than 25 years.
  • "At White Rock ENT, we have always provided the highest level of quality care to Dallas families," said Dr. Jordan.
  • "We're honored to have Dr. Jordan and the team at White Rock ENT join our growing community of physicians dedicated to moving patient care forward," said Ron Kuppersmith, M.D., CEO of ENT Specialty Partners.

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Announces Updates from International Surgical Sleep Society and American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Meetings

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

In the scientific sessions, Inspire was featured prominently throughout the meetings, with over 30 oral abstracts and posters presented by leading otolaryngologists and sleep surgeons.

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  • In the scientific sessions, Inspire was featured prominently throughout the meetings, with over 30 oral abstracts and posters presented by leading otolaryngologists and sleep surgeons.
  • Real-World Outcomes from Over 3 Million Nights of Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy for CPAP Intolerant Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
  • The ISSS is the worlds preeminent organization dedicated to the surgical evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.
  • Inspire is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Aerin Medical Receives FDA Clearance of Next-Generation RhinAer® Stylus for Treatment of Patients with Chronic Rhinitis

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220908005203/en/
    New RhinAer stylus offers physicians improved visualization, easier access and tissue apposition, especially in treating patients with narrow nasal airways.
  • As a company that is committed to innovation, Aerin Medical relentlessly strives to meet the needs of physicians and their patients, said Matt Brokaw, CEO of Aerin Medical.
  • With RhinAer, the stylus is inserted into the nasal airway to directly interrupt nerve signals and to help reduce chronic rhinitis symptoms.
  • RhinAer provides ENT physicians with a comprehensive solution for the treatment of chronic rhinitis, addressing sources of rhinorrhea (runny nose) and congestion.