[Neonatal tracheomalacia. Study of 3 cases treated with aortopexy+]

Cir Pediatr. 1993 Apr;6(2):79-83.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Neonatal tracheomalacia is a disease in which there is a softening of the tracheal wall with lost of this consistency. This cause expiratory collapse cough and respiratory difficulty it is generally associated with Esophageal atresia and Vascular Rings. Exceptionally is a primary disease. In this paper we present three cases of neonatal tracheomalacia treated by aortopexy who is at the moment the best treatment that we have in severe cases. Soft cases will remit with conservative treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aorta*
  • Cartilage Diseases / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Sternum*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
  • Tracheal Diseases / surgery*