In this special episode from the QUAD Conference hosted by Cincinnati Children’s, Lizzy Lee takes us inside one of the world’s largest and most advanced multidisciplinary programs for children with complex airway and digestive conditions: the Aerodigestive and Esophageal Center (ADEC).You'll hear from a diverse team of specialists—including speech-language pathologists, ENTs, GI, pulmonologists, and pediatric surgeons—who collaborate to manage complex conditions like esophageal atresia, TEF, chronic aspiration, GERD, and swallowing disorders.Key Highlights:Speech Pathology: VFSS, FEES, manometry, and innovative approaches to swallowing therapyPulmonology: Airway clearance, aspiration management, bronchoscopy, and ventilator weaningENT Perspective: Stratifying airway risk and managing vocal fold and structural anomaliesGastroenterology: Managing GERD, motility, EOE, and feeding disordersSurgical Insight: Feeding access, tracheopexy, and complex lung or airway repairsThe episode is a masterclass in how cross-specialty teamwork leads to better diagnostics, better surgeries, and better long-term outcomes for children with aerodigestive disorders.

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