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Fatal malformations of the larynx and upper trachea
Author(s) -
Paes Bosco A.,
De Sa D. J.,
Hitch D. A.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198411000-00017
Subject(s) - tracheotomy , larynx , medicine , intubation , congenital malformations , ventilation (architecture) , surgery , biology , engineering , pregnancy , mechanical engineering , genetics
Five infants with a spectrum of rare malformations of the larynx and trachea are presented. All infants died because of problems with intubation and ventilation. The scries reflects the wide variety and complexity of malformations that may co‐exist, and successful management may require open tracheotomy.