Advances in Pediatric Otology

Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4

Panelist(s)

Judith E.C Lieu, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology, Vice-Chair for Education
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis, MO, United States
SC

Sung-Won Choi, MD

Professor
Pusan National University Hospital, United States

Moderator(s)

Ja-Won Koo, MD

Professor
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, Republic of Korea

Panelist(s)

Myung-Whan Suh, MD PhD

Professor
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Republic of Korea

Disclosure(s):

Judith E.C Lieu, MD:

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

Myung-Whan Suh, MD PhD:

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

This international symposium will present state-of-the-art advances in pediatric otology through three focused presentations. Attendees will learn about long-term outcomes of canal-tympanoplasty for congenital aural stenosis, results from a randomized controlled trial evaluating autoinflation to reduce recurrence of otitis media with effusion after tube extrusion, and contemporary insights into unilateral hearing loss in children, including its effects on speech development, cognition, and quality of life. The session will emphasize practical clinical implications, patient counseling, and areas where evidence remains limited. Moderated discussion will integrate global perspectives and encourage audience engagement around best practices and future directions in pediatric hearing care.

Learning Objectives:

Describe long-term surgical outcomes, indications, and complications of canal-tympanoplasty in children with congenital aural stenosis to improve patient selection and family counseling
Evaluate the evidence supporting autoinflation therapy after tympanostomy tube extrusion and apply this strategy to reduce recurrence of otitis media with effusion in appropriate pediatric patients.
Recognize the developmental, cognitive, and quality-of-life impacts of unilateral hearing loss in children and identify current gaps and practical approaches for early counseling and intervention.