[Laryngomalacia: a review of 42 cases].
In the period from 1981 to 1990, in the Children's Hospital from Sevilla were performed 220 direct laryngoscopies and bronchoscopies to newborns and infants that showed as a main finding: stridor voice change or aspiration syndromes. In the 30 percent the main cause was a congenital laryngeal anomalies. Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital laryngeal anomaly with 42 cases. For it frequency, the otolaryngologist should be familiar with the clinical findings, diagnosis and actual management.
Abrante Jiménez
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Servicio ORL, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío de Sevilla.
Pérez Fernández
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Mata Maderuelo
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Delgado Moreno
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D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000002:abnormalities*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology
Laringomalacia: una revisión de 42 casos.