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Expert Lectures

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Endoscopic Airway Surgery: State-of-the-Art

Saturday, October 11, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location: 231-232
Disclosure(s):
Catherine K. Hart, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Matthew M. Smith, MD, MPH:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Pediatric Endoscopic Airway surgery has seen a resurgence in the management of pediatric airway problems. This course will discuss the indications and usage of new techniques and the integration of endoscopic techniques with open airway surgery. A more thorough understanding of the current state of endoscopic airway surgery is necessary for otolaryngologists to understand to more appropriately counsel patients regarding surgery and outcome. Preoperative and perioperative management algorithms will be discussed. Outcomes measurement will be discussed. Practical surgical techniques and nuances will also be discussed. We will cover indications, evaluations and techniques, including balloon dilation, laser techniques and tracheotomy and stoma site management and decannulation as well as specific pathologies, with a case-based approach, including laryngeal cleft management, endoscopic cricoid expansion and reduction, vocal cord para lysis in infants, vocal cord lateralization, tracheoesophageal fistulae repair, tracheal pouch management, etc.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Understand the application of endoscopic surgery in the pediatric airway.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Recognize the indications for preoperative and postoperative treatment using endoscopic techniques.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Examine the risks, benefits, complications, + expected outcomes of specific techniques in pediatric endoscopic airway surgery

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: This topic has become increasingly popular over the last few years as endoscopic airway surgery has seen a resurgence of interest. Much of this has originated from work developed at Cincinnati Children's, including several new surgical techniques.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Catherine K. Hart, MD

    Division Director & Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • MS

    Matthew M. Smith, MD, MPH

    Associate Professor
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.