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Dr. Yann-Fuu Kou, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Plano, TX specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Yann-Fuu Kou, MD is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas), UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health System.
7609 Preston Road 3rd Floor, Suite P3500
Plano, TX 75024
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.
Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.
A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.
Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.
Dr. Yann-Fuu Kou, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2014. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2014)
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Yann-Fuu Kou, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intersect ENT, Inc. |
$487
Propel $487 |
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Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$160
PlasmaBlade $81 |
FUSION $79 |
Medtronic Xomed, Inc. |
$155
Advanced Energy Cutting Device $155 |
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Allergan Inc. |
$80
$80 |
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E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. |
$22
$22 |
Food and Beverage | $904 |
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Dr. Yann-Fuu Kou is a Plano, TX physician who specializes in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). His clinical interests include airway reconstruction, tracheostomy, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. Kou's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Health (Texas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dr. Kou attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has received professional recognition including the following: First Place, Resident Quiz Bowl 2018, Texas Association of Otolaryngology; Gold Medal; and President's Volunteer Service Award 2012, UT Southwestern Medical Center.