{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The SENTAC podcast","title":"The Aerodigestive Playbook: Lessons from Challenging Cases","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3286,"description":"In this episode of the SENTAC Podcast, Dr. Michael McCormick speaks with pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Alanna Windsor, MD, and speech-language pathologist Hannah Tahan-Jackson about the multidisciplinary care of children with aerodigestive disorders at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY. Cases discussed include vocal fold paralysis, tracheo-esophageal fistula, laryngeal cleft, laryngotracheal reconstruction, and laryngomalacia.The conversation highlights how collaborative decision-making between ENT and speech & language pathology improves diagnosis, perioperative planning, and long-term outcomes, with an emphasis on the value of integrated aerodigestive clinics to reduce family burden while creating cohesive care plans for medically complex children. Listeners will gain practical insights into swallowing evaluation, family counseling, surgical decision-making, and postoperative follow-up. The episode underscores that successful aerodigestive care depends on strong interdisciplinary partnerships and a shared commitment to patient- and family-centered care.Host: Michael McCormick, MD: Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WIEmail mmccormick@mcw.edu with podcast topic suggestions or if you would like to be a guest on The SENTAC Podcast.Guests:Dr. Alanna WindsorAssistant Professor and Pediatric OtolaryngologistMontefiore Einstein / Children's Hospital at MontefioreHannah Tahan-Jackson, MS, CCC-SLP Senior Speech & Language Pathologist at Children's Hospital at MontefioreAssistant Professor at New York Medical CollegeInstagram: @thefeedingslp_ & @hannahjt26","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xFu-5ZzlJ5R3d18ObuLgwhyaXXOM4xbXabBIDqX6DxQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zM2Iw/Y2UxNTY4ZjVjMTY5/MzI5Y2NmNmVmZDk5/NDJjNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}