Use of computed tomography to categorize the type of tracheal agenesis

Use of computed tomography to categorize the type of tracheal agenesis

Abstract We report a case of type I tracheal agenesis with vertebral defects, anal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula and/or esophageal atresia, radial dysplasia, renal defects, and cardiovascular defects association in which computed tomography was helpful in categorizing the diagnosis. This rare a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2009-05, Vol.44 (5), p.1044-1046
Hauptverfasser: Panthagani, Indira D, Santos, Mary C, D'Angio, Carl T
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Abnormalities, Multiple
Anus, Imperforate
Diseases in Twins
Fatal Outcome
Female
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Infant, Newborn
Intubation, Intratracheal
Pediatrics
Polyhydramnios
Pregnancy
Surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Trachea - abnormalities
Trachea - diagnostic imaging
Tracheal agenesis
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract We report a case of type I tracheal agenesis with vertebral defects, anal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula and/or esophageal atresia, radial dysplasia, renal defects, and cardiovascular defects association in which computed tomography was helpful in categorizing the diagnosis. This rare and fatal condition should always be considered when confronted with a neonate impossible to resuscitate at birth.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.01.051