Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Eosinophillic Esophagitis
This Aerodigestive Society webinar explores the complex intersection of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and aerodigestive dysfunction. The presentation emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach involving Gastroenterology, Otolaryngology, Pulmonology, and Speech-Language Pathology.
Pharyngeal Dysphagia through the First Year of Life
Krystle Marie Perez, MD, MPH; Amy Faherty, MS, CCC-SLP;James W. Schroeder Jr., MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP; Laura Hinkes Molinaro, MA, CCC-SLP; Nikhila Raol, MD, MPHErin Crane, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
This medical presentation explores the multidisciplinary management of infant dysphagia, focusing on the clinical utility of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) versus Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS). Presenters from UW Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta highlight how instrumental assessments guide feeding interventions in NICU and outpatient settings.
Why Airway Reconstructions Fail – Avoiding Pitfalls and Improving Outcomes
This webinar explores strategies for improving outcomes in laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) by focusing on multidisciplinary care and pre-operative optimization. The central clinical theme is that LTR success depends on the proactive identification and management of complex, co-existing pulmonary and gastrointestinal comorbidities.