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Airway hemangiomas: contemporary management
1Albert Einstein School of Medicine, New York Otolaryngology Institute, New York, New York 10021, USA. bent@i-2000.com
Lymphatic Research and Biology
|December 31, 2004
Summary
This review covers airway hemangiomas in children, focusing on subglottic hemangiomas. Various medical and surgical treatments offer good outcomes for pediatric airway hemangiomas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Vascular Anomalies
Background:
- Airway hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors that can cause significant morbidity and mortality in infants and children.
- Subglottic hemangiomas are the most common congenital subglottic mass and a frequent cause of stridor in neonates and infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on the clinical presentation and management of airway hemangiomas.
- To emphasize contemporary treatment strategies for subglottic hemangiomas in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Analysis of pediatric otolaryngology clinical experience.
Main Results:
- Airway hemangiomas present with a range of symptoms depending on location and size.
- Subglottic hemangiomas are a primary concern in pediatric airway obstruction.
Conclusions:
- A diverse array of medical and surgical interventions are available for pediatric airway hemangiomas.
- Judicious use of available treatment modalities leads to favorable outcomes in the majority of cases.