Resection of distal tracheal stenosis in a baby with agenesis of the lung.
A newborn infant with agenesis of the left lung and critical distal tracheal stenosis required tracheal resection and reanastomosis. This case illustrates the combined use of flow-volume curves, radiology and endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of airway obstruction in infants. It also establishes the feasibility of complete tracheal reconstruction in small babies.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008722:Methods; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*