The near complete tracheal ring deformity

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1998 Oct 2;45(2):171-6. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(98)00100-1.

Abstract

Congenital complete and near-complete tracheal rings are extremely rare tracheal deformities. There are fewer than 100 cases of congenital complete tracheal rings, and only four cases of near-complete described in the literature. Long-segment occurrences of these anomalies are usually incompatible with life. We describe the presentation of the long-segment near complete tracheal ring deformity and long-segment anterior fusion of cartilage rings (cartilage sleeve deformity) in a living infant. The literature is reviewed, and the embryology, presentation, and management of these extremely rare anomalies are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intubation, Intratracheal
  • Trachea / abnormalities*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / congenital
  • Tracheal Stenosis / embryology
  • Tracheal Stenosis / therapy
  • Tracheostomy