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Pediatr Investig
; 3(3): 191-193, 2019 Sep.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32851317
RESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) is a serious and rare condition. In most cases, CTS is associated with cardiopulmonary abnormalities; however, isolated CTS is present in 10%-30% of patients. The severity of the disorder is dependent on the symptoms, which correlate with the CTS classification. CASE PRESENTATION: We discuss our findings in an infant who presented with severe respiratory compromise where incidental intra-operative findings revealed CTS with no cardiopulmonary abnormalities. Because of a lack of resources in the emergency department, we created a tracheostoma and inserted an endotracheal tube. CONCLUSION: The main aim in treating CTS is to secure the airway and provide sufficient oxygen.