Tracheomalacia secondary to obstructive sleep apnea

Tracheomalacia (TM) is abnormal flaccidity of the trachea caused by inadequate cartilaginous support by the C-shaped tracheal rings. This defect generally results in various degrees of dynamic narrowing of the airway lumen. TM usually presents with expiratory stridor, wheeze, and respiratory obstruc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of otolaryngology 2005-11, Vol.26 (6), p.422-425
Hauptverfasser:	Peters, Christopher A., Altose, Murray D., Coticchia, James M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenoidectomy Airway management Biological and medical sciences Ear diseases Humans Infant Larynx Male Medical sciences Mortality Ostomy Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Pneumology Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases Sleep apnea Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - physiopathology Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery Throat surgery Tonsillectomy Tracheal Stenosis - diagnosis Tracheal Stenosis - etiology
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