Ep. 153 Ultrasound Applications in Pediatric ENT with Dr. Elton Lambert
In this episode, Dr. Gopi Shah, welcomes Dr. Elton Lambert, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, to discuss the use of ultrasound in pediatric otolaryngology. First, the surgeons delve into why ultrasound offers a precise and convenient method for diagnosing pathologies ranging from parotitis to vocal fold immobility in children. Dr. Lambert describes treating sialorrhea with ultrasound-guided Botox injections. From this point, the discussion transitions to the use of ultrasound for voice and airway issues. Use of ultrasound provides additional detail to complement (or occasionally replace) flexible scope exams in children with vocal cord immobility. The discussion finishes with Dr. Lambert’s pearls to successfully obtain and document ultrasound results. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Understanding Ultrasound in Pediatric Otolaryngology 05:35 - Training and Incorporation of Ultrasound in Medical Curriculum 08:43 - Ultrasound for Salivary Pathology in Children 14:04 - Salivary Botox Injections 25:34 - Ultrasound for Voice and Airway in Children 29:59 - Vocal Cord Immobility Post Cardiac Surgery 30:23 - Ultrasound for Vocal Cord Mobility 30:45 - Detecting Nodules and Granulomas with Ultrasound 32:38 - Ultrasound for Laryngomalacia 34:52 - Ultrasound for Subglottic Stenosis 41:55 - Ultrasound for Tracheostomy Patients 45:43 - Ultrasound for Dysphagia 50:38 - Documenting Ultrasound Findings 53:37 - Limitations of Ultrasound 56:21 - Final Thoughts on Ultrasound in Pediatric Otolaryngology --- RESOURCES Dr. Lambert’s Texas Children’s Hospital Profile: https://www.texaschildrens.org/find-a-doctor/elton-m-lambert-md Dr. Lambert’s Contact: emashela@texaschildrens.org