The challenging airway: Tracheal agenesis in the newborn

J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2022;15(3):663-665. doi: 10.3233/NPM-210846.

Abstract

A preterm female presented with severe respiratory distress in the delivery room and was found to have tracheal agenesis with a tracheoesophageal fistula and a congenital heart defect. Tracheal agenesis is uncommon and is often associated with other congenital abnormalities. Although there are surgical options for repair, mortality remains high.

Keywords: Tracheal agenesis; tracheal reconstruction; tracheoesophageal atresia; tracheoesophageal fistula.

MeSH terms

  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Trachea / abnormalities
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula*

Supplementary concepts

  • Tracheal agenesis