"Cleft Palate Repair Fistula Incidence" with Jordan Swanson, MD, MSc - Apr. 2026 Journal Club
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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Jordan W. Swanson, MD, discuss the following articles from the April 2026 issue: "Influence of Surgical Technique and Surgical Skill on Outcomes of Cleft Palate Repair" by Sitzman, Kirschner, Temkit, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/CleftPalateFistula Special guest Dr. Jordan Swanson is the Linton Whitaker Endowed Chair of Craniofacial Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an associate professor of surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in the care of patients with cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and other craniofacial conditions, as well as adult craniofacial and aesthetic surgery. His work in global partnerships with teams in low- and middle-income countries has spanned more than a decade, including collaboration with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, where he helped build a joint, comprehensive cleft and craniofacial program. He has also led initiatives to expand access to high-quality surgical care in low-resource settings through his clinical practice, research, and global health leadership. Dr. Swanson advances surgical innovation, education, and care delivery across diverse healthcare contexts. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCApril26Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.
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