Tracheoscopic Findings and Their Impact on Respiratory Symptoms in Children with Esophageal Atresia

Conclusion Tracheomalacia tends to be present independently of surgical procedure. Tracheomalacia should be measured by tracheoscopy (in % of tracheal collapse). Patients with a tracheal collapse of >80%, a ventral pulsation, and obstructive apnea or cyanosis in combination, are at risk for life-threatening situations and further surgical treatment should be considered. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - March 20, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Fischer, Janina Balleisen, Johannes Holzki, Josef Cernaianu, Grigore Alejandre Alc àzar, Miguel D übbers, Martin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research