Open Airway Reconstruction: Tips for Success Across the Age Spectrum

Monday, September 30, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, Art Deco 228AB

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

George H. Zalzal, MD:

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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction efforts result in decannulation rates of 85-90%. There is a general paucity of of reports on technical factors which may contribute to surgical treatment failure. Yet, important pitfalls must be recognized. In revision surgery specifically, techniques must be tailored to the individual patient to address these pitfalls and avoid errors which may subsequently make decannulation nearly impossible. This course, from an experienced and well established pediatric airway surgeon will address pitfall in primary and revision airway reconstruction, ideal timing of procedures, specific technical pearls supported by video demonstrations, stenting needs, and a review of holistic patient factors which may contribute to failure.

Learning Objectives:

Describe surgical techniques (with video examples) specific to challenging cases and discuss patient specific factors which may contribute to reconstruction failure.
Understand the role and technical aspects of stenting after reconstruction which can greatly enhance chances of success.
List key differences of children vs. adults in the surgical management of laryngeal and tracheal stenosis.

Lead Presenter(s)

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George H. Zalzal, MD

Professor and Chief Emeritus-Otolaryngology
Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC, United States

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

Co-Presenter(s)

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Alexandra G. Espinel, MD

Associate Professor
Children's National Hospital
washington, DC, United States

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