PubMed · 1877060
Tracheal agenesis: an unresolved problem.
Abstract
A case of tracheal agenesis diagnosed at birth is discussed in which surgical correction was attempted. Both main bronchi were divided and anastomosis of the main right bronchus to the larynx was attempted, after intrapericardial release of the right lung and severing of the lower pulmonary ligament: bronchoplastic reconstruction of the trachea was impossible. We think that tracheal agenesis, a rare cause of respiratory distress in the newborn, has no suitable therapy today. It is justified to attempt surgical correction if any promising device is at hand or if any doubt exists that an uncorrectable situation is present.
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L Lopez, A Serrano, A Varela, J Freixinet, R Santana, R Beltra. 1991. Tracheal agenesis: an unresolved problem.. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-1013941
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