Pediatric airway anomalies represent a diverse range of congenital and acquired conditions frequently requiring surgical intervention. Addressing these complex cases necessitates a coordinated, multidisciplinary team's expertise, including ENT surgeons, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, and more, to ensure successful outcomes. As pediatric airway teams worldwide strive to improve results and reduce procedural invasiveness, this field faces challenges and opportunities for growth. Significant strides have been made, with recent studies exploring innovative endoscopic techniques, enhanced classification systems, and conservative management strategies designed to minimize the need for invasive surgeries or tracheotomies. Despite these advancements, there remains a pressing need to refine and expand treatment options further to address rarer disorders and improve standard care methodologies.

The goal of this Research Topic is to explore and showcase the latest advancements and collaborative efforts in pediatric head and neck surgery, focusing on innovative approaches that enhance surgical outcomes. This includes investigating various airway anomalies, from common conditions like post-intubation laryngotracheal stenosis and vocal cord palsy to rarer disorders such as congenital tracheal stenosis. By doing so, the Research Topic seeks to promote cutting-edge clinical practices and interdisciplinary collaboration that bolster treatment effectiveness and improve overall patient care standards for children with complex airway disorders.

To gather further insights in advancing pediatric head and neck surgery, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Endoscopic pre-operative assessments and techniques offering less invasive alternatives;
• Development and application of refined airway anomaly classification systems;
• Multidisciplinary collaboration models for managing complex pediatric cases;
• Innovations in conservative management strategies to address disease progression;
• Case studies and reviews of surgical outcomes for rare and common airway disorders.

We invite a variety of article types, including original research, reviews, case reports, and perspectives, to contribute to the ongoing progress in pediatric airway management.

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Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery: New Challenges and Trends