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Successful diagnosis and treatment of congenital tracheal web using a fiberoptic bronchoscope.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20687205     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
SUMMARY: Congenital tracheal web is a very rare abnormality that often manifests as wheezing, dyspnea, and respiratory failure. Misdiagnosis is common. Here we describe the case of a 47-day-old female infant who presented after severe, extended coughing. The diagnosis of congenital tracheal web was made following coronal computer tomography (CT) reconstruction and bronchoscopy. The bronchoscope was used to facilitate tracheal expansion. This is the youngest case reported to date to highlight the diagnosis and treatment of a 47 days infant with congenital tracheal web. An infant with tracheal web, a very rare congenital anomaly can be clearly diagnosed by coronal CT reconstruction combined with bronchoscopy. If diagnosed early, the bronchoscope may be used to facilitate tracheal expansion.
Authors:
Yong Yin; Lei Zhang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric pulmonology     Volume:  45     ISSN:  1099-0496     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr. Pulmonol.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-30     Completed Date:  2010-12-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8510590     Medline TA:  Pediatr Pulmonol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  945-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
(c) 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Respiration, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai, PR China. yinyong9999@163.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bronchoscopy*
Female
Humans
Infant
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Trachea / abnormalities*,  radiography
Tracheal Stenosis / radiography,  surgery*

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