Perinatology.
2020 Dec;31(4):216-219. 10.14734/PN.2020.31.4.216.
Tracheal Stenosis Successfully Treated without Surgery in Preterm Infant
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2510395
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/PN.2020.31.4.216
Abstract
- Congenital tracheal stenosis is a rare disease that can be life threatening, especially when early identi fication is missed. A premature twin showed progressive respiratory symptoms at birth and tracheal stenosis, with difficulty intubating. Chest computed tomography scan revealed diffuse tracheal ste nosis and left pulmonary artery (LPA) sling. Tracheal ballooning under fluoroscopic guide was success fully performed at 5 days old and maintained with endotracheal intubation until 7 months old. The patient underwent surgery for LPA sling and is doing well without any respiratory symptoms following extubation. Herein, we report the first case of congenital tracheal stenosis in a preterm infant who was successfully treated with tracheal ballooning and conservative management in Korea.
