Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Shared Decision-Making

07/23/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET

Description

Forum Speaker: Katelyn Makar, MD

Agenda:

  • Describe surgical options and associated rates of postop sleep apnea
  • Discuss protocols for identifying and treating sleep apnea postop
  • Discuss importance of shared decision-making when considering these procedures, utilizing patient and family values/goals to guide decision
  • Live Q&A session