Aerocele, an unusual complication of anterior cricoid split.
Since its introduction, the anterior cricoid split has proven to be a safe and effective procedure for the management of infants with acquired subglottic stenosis. In this article we report an unusual complication--an aerocele, which occurred on the 14th day following an anterior cricoid split on a 9-month-old child. The possible etiology and successful management of the aerocele are reviewed.
Patel
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10467.
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Kleinhaus
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D000388:Air; D003413:Cricoid Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography