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Scott Hollister, left, and Dr. Glenn Green of the University of
Michigan
used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create the first-ever airway splint
to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing
nearly every day. / AP
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When he's not working on rare branchial cleft abnormalities, our surgeon Dr. Glenn Green of the University of Michigan is making pediatric ENT history! Check out
this MSNBC story on him and his team creating the first-ever 3-D laser printed implantable device, in order to save the life of a little guy with a constantly collapsing trachea. Moral of the story? Always find a world-class surgeon to open your baby's neck.
If you loved your branchial cleft surgeon and think he or she is world-class, tell us! Let's share our best branchial cleft surgeon recommendations from around the country in the comments to this post and make sure every parent can find a great surgeon in their region to consult with on this rare congenital disorder!
