Open Airway Reconstruction: Tips for Success Across the Age Spectrum

Monday, October 19, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Location: Petree Hall C

Lead Presenter(s)

Diego A. Preciado, MD, PhD

Division Chief
Children's National Department of Otolaryngology
Washington, DC, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

AE

Alexandra G. Espinel, Fellowship Program Director

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

Interactive discussion and case based didactics on core concepts for successful open airway reconstruction.
Practical information (protocols, sedation approaches, stenting techniques) will also be discussed in detail.

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