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The surgery creates an anterior glottic web that could theoretically cause airway concerns, either perioperatively or at the time of future procedures; such concerns are not well\u2010described in the literature. We seek to assess surgeon opinions on airway concerns regarding WG.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>A survey of laryngologists assessing opinions on airway considerations in glottoplasty.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 19 physicians responded, representing approximately 193 surgeries. 52.6% performed glottoplasty and the remainder responded based on experience with anterior glottic webs. Two perioperative airway complications were reported, both mild stridor that did not prevent same\u2010day discharge. No long\u2010term sequela was reported. All surveyed laryngologists endorsed an altered general anesthetic approach for future procedures, with 73.7% advocating for use of a smaller endotracheal tube. 72.2% did not have \u201cmajor concerns\u201d about <jats:italic>future<\/jats:italic> intubations, and only 5.3% thought the <jats:italic>immediate<\/jats:italic> risk of airway compromise was a \u201creal concern.\u201d 91.9% counsel their patients routinely but briefly on airway concerns. Open\u2010ended comments conveyed themes of concern for post\u2010operative disruption of the web more than of airway compromise.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Because glottoplasty is performed in the anterior glottis and does not significantly impact airway patency, the risk of serious airway complications appears to be minimal. Laryngologists believe future intubations require a modified approach with a smaller tube, partly due to concern for glottic web trauma. 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