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Latest Technology
Dr. Shikani has made numerous inventions which are currently on the market and have to date improved the lives of countless ENT patients. Dr Shikani currently holds twenty patents in his name, either individually or as a co-inventor, and he has co-founded a bio-tech company start-up the Airway Company which manufactures speaking valves for tracheotomy patients. Dr Shikani has published numerous publications in peer review journals and books, and made numerous presentations in national and international meetings. He has developed a number of devices that are now widely used in field of otolaryngology (listed below).
The Shikani Middle Meatal Antrostomy Stent: While a resident at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr Shikani invented a new sinus stent (the Shikani Middle Meatal Antrostomy Stent*) that is used to prevent adhesions following endoscopic sinus surgery. Adhesions are the most common complication of sinus surgery that causes sinusitis to recur). Thousands of patients worldwide have benefited from the Shikani Middle Meatal Antrostomy Stent.
*Shikani, A. : A New Middle meatal antrostomy Stent For Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Laryngoscope. 104: 638-641, 1994
*Shikani A: A middle Meatal Antrostomy Stent for Pediatric Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Am J Rhinology 10 (4): 225-228, 1996
The Shikani Tracheotomy Speaking Valve: Tracheotomy patients, who otherwise may be unable to speak, are helped by the Shikani Tracheotomy Speaking Valve* to recover their ability to communicate and talk.. The valve requires less effort and more easily tolerated than any other speaking valve on the market. Dr Shikani is the founder of The Airway Company Inc., which mission is helping people breathe and improving the patients’ quality of life.
*Shikani AH, French J, Siebens AA. New unidirectional airflow ball tracheostomy speaking valve. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2000 Jul;123(1 Pt 1):103-7.
The Shikani Tracheotomy Speaking Valve is named for Dr. Shikani’s pioneering work in the field of voice disorders.
The Shikani Optical Stylet (SOS):
The Shikani Optical Stylet (manufactured by Clarus Medical, Minnesota)
Dr. Shikani using the Shikani Optical Stylet for intubation
Shikani Optical Stylet (SOS): The Shikani Optical Stylet* was designed 1999 as a malleable, fiberoptic stylet to be used for difficult intubations. The Clarus Shikani has become the cornerstone of the Clarus line of difficult airway devices, and a popular tool for physicians worldwide. Otolaryngologists, anesthesiologists and emergency physicians are using the Shikani Optical Stylet to provide immediate, clear visualization of the airway. The Stylet is especially helpful for difficult intubations and for correct placement of endotracheal tubes. Dr Shikani also invented a new method of intubation using the SOS, which allows doctors to intubate without any Macintosh laryngoscope blade, hence avoding the risk of injuring the lips, teeth or larynx.
The Shikani Seeing Stylet for difficult intubation in children: initial experience
*Shikani A: A New Scope-Stylet for Management of the Difficult Airway. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg., 120(1): 113-116, 1999.
