Article
Agenesis of the trachea: phenotypic expression of a rare cause of fatal neonatal respiratory insufficiency in six patients.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Feb 2006
Felix Janine F, van Looij Marjolein A J, Pruijsten Ralph V, de Krijger Ronald R, de Klein Annelies, Tibboel Dick, Hoeve Hans L J
Abstract excerpt
Tracheal agenesis is a rare congenital malformation, which is usually fatal in the newborn period. Its incidence is approximately 1 in 50,000 births. Presentation is with respiratory insufficiency and no audible cry. Other anomalies are found in most cases. Six cases of tracheal agenesis were seen in our hospital since 1988. Their medical records were reviewed. Three of our cases classify as Floyd's type III, two...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.