A Clear Voice

S2 Ep 4: The management of transgender voice with Chadwan Al Yaghchi

November 30, 2020 BLA Connections Season 2 Episode 4
A Clear Voice
S2 Ep 4: The management of transgender voice with Chadwan Al Yaghchi
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Welcome to episode 4. of 'A Clear Voice'. In this episode, we are taking a break in discussing the issues surrounding COVID-19 as  Chadwan Al Yaghchi discusses 'The management of transgender voice.' 

In this episode:

1:42 Q1. What got you interested in transgender voice?

2:40 Q2.  How do you approach the management? 

5:47 Q3.  It certainly requires an MDT approach. Once the decision has been agreed upon for surgery can you take us through the surgical technique you employ?

8:07 Q4. What are the post-op recommendations and how successful do you find the treatment package?

12:05 Take home message.

Guest Bio:  Chadwan Al Yaghchi

Mr Chadwan Al Yaghchi is a consultant otolaryngologist at the National Centre for Airway Reconstruction and Imperial Voice and Swallowing Centre. He completed his higher surgical training in Ear Nose and Throat in London North Thames regional rotation. During his training, he developed an interest invoice, airway stenosis and dysphagia.  In addition to his adult service, he is an honorary consultant at The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust where he manages children with complex airway, respiratory and swallowing conditions.

Mr Al Yaghchi holds a PhD in Molecular Oncology from the Queen Mary’s University of London with a special research interest in oncolytic viruses in head and neck cancers. In addition, he has an active clinical research program in voice, airway and swallowing disorders.

Mr Al Yaghchi is a founding member of the British Laryngological Association and served on the council since 2013. He is currently the associate honorary treasurer.

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Email: enquiries@britishlaryngological.org for any questions or topic suggestions you may have for future episodes.

This show is brought to you by the BLA, you can follow us on  Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram hosted by Natalie Watson @surgeonsinger produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd 

 

Contact Information
Visit www.britishlaryngological.org or download BLA Connect from your app store for further information and details on becoming a BLA member.

Email: enquiries@britishlaryngological.org for any questions or topic suggestions you may have for future episodes.

This show is brought to you by the BLA, you can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram hosted by Natalie Watson @surgeonsinger produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub Ltd.

The opinions of our host and guests are their own; The BLA does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies.
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Q1.What got you interested in transgender voice?
Q2. How do you approach the management?
Q3. It certainly an requires an MDT approach. Once the decision has been agreed upon for surgery can you take us through the surgical technique you employ?
Q4. What are the post op recommendations and how successful do you find the treatment package?
Take Home Messages