ASPO to hold pediatric otolaryngology meeting from April 18 - April 22

The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) will hold its annual meeting, April 18 - April 22, during the 2012 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) - a joint meeting of eight otolaryngological societies in San Diego, CA. The meeting will feature dozens of scientific presentations highlighting research in progress in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. The meetings will take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and will house scientific sessions, as well as scientific and technical exhibits.

During the ASPO meeting, hundreds of pieces of new research will be presented focusing on children's ear, nose, and throat health. National health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number one reason for an appointment. New research topics to be presented at the ASPO meeting include:

• Cochlear implants in children
• Obstructive sleep apnea in children
• Pediatric airway and voice problems
• Management of neck and sinus disease
• Complications of otitis media

COSM typically attracts more than 1,200 otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons. The COSM program includes guest lectures by prominent leaders in surgery; numerous courses and scientific sessions and dozens of papers reflecting research related to current issues in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of otolaryngology-related conditions.

The otolaryngology - head and neck surgery societies participating in the combined meeting, which runs from April 18 - April 22, are the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, American Head and Neck Society, American Laryngological Association, American Neurotology Society, American Otological Society, American Rhinologic Society, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and the Triological Society.

Source: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery