Young Noses, Big Questions: Safety and Clinical Utility of Pediatric Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PT

Location: 409AB

Moderator(s)

Anas A. Eid, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Panelist(s)

Krishna G. Patel, MDPhD

Professor
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC, United States
SB

Sydney Butts, MD

Professor
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, United States
Myriam dM Loyo, MD

Associate Professor
OHSU
Portland, OR, United States

Disclosure(s):

Krishna G. Patel, MDPhD:

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

This session explores the complexities of pediatric nasal surgery, focusing on safety, patient selection, and long-term outcomes for septoplasty, nasal valve surgery, and rhinoplasty. Expert pediatric otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons will discuss current evidence, evolving techniques, ethical considerations, and growth-related anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on balancing functional improvement with long-term facial development to optimize quality of life while minimizing risk in pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives:

Identify safety measures and ideal candidates for pediatric nasal surgeries by evaluating indications, contraindications and safety concerns
Implement practical surgical techniques and approaches to enhance safety in pediatric nasal procedures.
Demonstrate effective preoperative counseling on risks and benefits, and provide perioperative and postoperative management strategies to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.