Airway Tissue Engineering: Anatomy, Physiology, and Future Developments

This lecture covers the anatomy and physiology of the airway, including the trachea, larynx, and epithelium, as well as clinical conditions like tracheomalacia and trachea agenesis. It discusses the ideal tracheal replacement, available options such as tracheal autograft and synthetic materials, and the challenges faced in clinical and surgical constraints. Future developments in tissue engineering, including scaffolds, cells, growth factors, and stem cell engraftment, are also explored, emphasizing the requirements for successful tracheal regeneration.