Neonatal Airway Abnormalities

Children (Basel). 2022 Jun 24;9(7):944. doi: 10.3390/children9070944.

Abstract

Neonatal airway abnormalities are commonly encountered by the neonatologist, general pediatrician, maternal fetal medicine specialist, and otolaryngologist. This review article discusses common and rare anomalies that may be encountered, along with discussion of embryology, workup, and treatment. This article aims to provide a broad overview of neonatal airway anomalies to arm those caring for these children with a broad differential diagnosis and basic knowledge of how to manage basic and complex presentations.

Keywords: airway obstruction; congenital neck mass; larynx; neonate; respiratory tract; surgery; trachea.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.