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Review of pediatric airway malacia and its management, with emphasis on stenting

Lookup NU author(s): Dr David Spencer

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Abstract

Malacia of the pediatric airway presents itself in a variety of clinical circumstances. Pediatric airway stenting is a more recent treatment modality. Complications may necessitate stent removal. This is usually performed bronchoscopically. We were forced to surgically remove a complicated airway stent. The Palmaz stent had been inserted for bronchomalacia presenting after interrupted aortic arch surgery in a 4-month old child with DiGeorge syndrome. This prompted us to review pediatric airway malacia, its management options and tong-term outcomes, in an attempt to crystallise the current status of this relatively uncommon and difficult issue. The role of stents is analysed. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Author(s): Pillai JB, Smith J, Hasan A, Spencer D

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Year: 2005

Volume: 27

Issue: 1

Pages: 35-44

ISSN (print): 1010-7940

ISSN (electronic): 1873-734X

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.10.001

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.10.001

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