Preoperative airway management in a preterm with bilateral choanal atresia.
Bilateral choanal atresia (CA) is a recognized neonatal emergency. Before corrective surgery, provision of a secure airway is crucial. No approach has been specifically advocated for preterm infants. We describe successful use of a novel airway in a preterm infant with CA.
Fulton
R C
RC
Winnicott Baby Unit, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
Banerjee
J
J
Chow
P
P
Godambe
S V
SV
D002754:Choanal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care