The Pediatric Airway: From Nares to Trachea, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics North America (Volume 59-5)

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ryan L. Ruiz and Nikhila Raol bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Airway. Top experts provide cutting-edge insights into the diagnosis and treatment of complex airway disorders in children. From life-threatening emergencies like Airway Foreign Bodies and Button Battery Ingestion, to nuanced conditions such as Vocal Fold Paralysis and Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction, each chapter offers expert guidance grounded in the latest research and clinical innovation. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including nasal obstruction; laryngomalacia; non-surgical management of neoplastic and inflammatory conditions of the airway; laryngotracheal clefts; advanced imaging to assess upper airway dynamics; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric airway, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.