13 min
Non-Surgical Treatment for Pierre Robin Sequence with Dr. HyeRan Choo ScrubCast
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In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. HyeRan Choo, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Choo discusses her journey into dentistry and orthodontics, which began in Korea.
Dr. Choo is doing innovative work treating Pierre Robin Sequence—a rare congenital condition—using a non-surgical method. This novel approach, developed to alleviate the condition's characteristic symptoms without surgery, scoops the tongue out of the airway, allowing immediate relief for affected babies. So far, Dr. Choo has treated 25 babies with the Orthodontic Airway Plate.
The episode concludes with Dr. Choo sharing valuable advice and acknowledging her mentor, Dr. Park.
00:00 Welcome to Scrubcast
00:11 Meet Dr. HyeRan Choo
01:09 The Journey to a Non-Surgical Breakthrough for Pierre Robin's Sequence
03:57 The Revolutionary Orthodontic Airway Plate: A Game-Changer for Babies
07:43 Expanding the Horizon: Future Steps and Challenges
11:37 Reflections and Advice: Learning from a Mentor
13:07 Wrapping Up
In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. HyeRan Choo, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Choo discusses her journey into dentistry and orthodontics, which began in Korea.
Dr. Choo is doing innovative work treating Pierre Robin Sequence—a rare congenital condition—using a non-surgical method. This novel approach, developed to alleviate the condition's characteristic symptoms without surgery, scoops the tongue out of the airway, allowing immediate relief for affected babies. So far, Dr. Choo has treated 25 babies with the Orthodontic Airway Plate.
The episode concludes with Dr. Choo sharing valuable advice and acknowledging her mentor, Dr. Park.
00:00 Welcome to Scrubcast
00:11 Meet Dr. HyeRan Choo
01:09 The Journey to a Non-Surgical Breakthrough for Pierre Robin's Sequence
03:57 The Revolutionary Orthodontic Airway Plate: A Game-Changer for Babies
07:43 Expanding the Horizon: Future Steps and Challenges
11:37 Reflections and Advice: Learning from a Mentor
13:07 Wrapping Up
13 min