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Compression of the trachea by the innominate artery in a 2‐month‐old child
Author(s) -
Shell Richard,
Allen Elizabeth,
Mutabagani Khaled,
Long Fredrick,
Davis J. Terrance,
McCoy Karen,
Castile Robert
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/1099-0496(200101)31:1<80::aid-ppul1011>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - medicine , airway , airway obstruction , pulmonary function testing , computed tomography , radiology , artery , clinical significance , surgery , compression (physics) , materials science , composite material
Summary . We utilized improved methods for assessing airway structure and function to define the clinical significance of the innominate artery syndrome. Both infant pulmonary function tests (IPFT) and noninvasive controlled ventilation computed tomography (CVCT) were used, along with traditional diagnostic techniques in a 2‐month‐old child with compression of the trachea by the innominate artery. These tests provided objective documentation of functional impairment before surgery and improvement postoperatively. These tests should aid in the understanding of this controversial syndrome and help to further define treatment options. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2001; 31:80–85. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.