Flashcards in Congenital Anomalies of the Larynx, Trachea, and Bronchi Deck (12):
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MC congenital laryngeal anomaly
Laryngomalacia
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MCC of stridor in infants and children
Laryngomalacia
3
Diagnosis of laryngomalacia is confirmed by
Outpatient flexible laryngoscopy
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Suitable management for most infants with laryngomalacia
Expectant observation
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2nd MCC of stridor in infants and children
Congenital subglottic stenosis
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Congenital anomalies of airway: First symptoms often occur with a respiratory tract infection
Congenital subglottic stenosis
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Diagnosis of congenital subglottic stenosis is confirmed by
Direct laryngoscopy
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Surgical management for congenital subglottic stenosis in avoiding tracheostomy
Anterior laryngotracheal decompression (cricoid split) or laryngotracheal reconstruction with cartilage grafting
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MCC of secondary tracheomalacia
Aberrant innominate artery
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Used to describe vascular anomalies that result from abnormal development of the aortic arch complex
Vascular ring
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MC complete vascular ring, encircling both trachea and esophagus, compressing both
Double aortic arch
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