[Congenital tracheal agenesis. Apropos of 2 cases].
BACKGROUND
Tracheal agenesis is an uncommon, and lethal malformation. It can combine with other malformations.


METHODS
Two cases of congenital tracheal agenesis were seen in preterm infants (GA: 36 and 34 weeks, respectively). Diagnosis was suggested at birth when tracheal intubation failed in those asphyxic patients. One infant presented with the Vacter association; karyotype was normal in both cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Antenatal diagnosis of tracheal agenesis is difficult but is desirable to favor a well-adapted management of the newborn at birth and give valuable information to parents.
Charavel-Houzel
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Service de pédiatrie 2, hôpital du Bocage, Dijon, France.
Françoise
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Maingueneau
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Gouyou
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Sagot
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D014132:Trachea / Q000002:abnormalities*