Oesophageal atresia--severe tracheomalacia and its correction by aortopexy.
Tracheomalacia is an important cause of recurrent respiratory complications following correction of cogenital oesophageal atresia. It constitutes a well-defined syndrome, which requires clinical recognition and surgical correction in the most severely affected infants. Five cases are described. Special investigations confirmed tracheal collapse. Permanent relief of symptoms was achieved by suspension of the aortic arch to the sternum.
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery
D010100:Oxygen