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A novel stent for the treatment of persistent buccopharyngeal membrane
Shani Sian-Wei Tan1, Henry K K Tan, C S Lim
1Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bt. Timah Road, Singapore 229899, Singapore. shani.tan.sw@kkh.com.sg <shani.tan.sw@kkh.com.sg>
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A novel custom polyurethane stent effectively manages persistent buccopharyngeal membrane in a pediatric patient. This innovative stent design addresses challenges associated with this rare congenital anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Device Design
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane is a rare congenital anomaly.
- Management of this condition presents significant challenges.
- Existing treatment options may be limited.
Observation:
- A male infant diagnosed with persistent buccopharyngeal membrane at birth.
- The patient was managed from birth to 2.5 years of age.
- This case highlights the difficulties in treating this rare condition.
Findings:
- A custom-made polyurethane stent was designed and utilized.
- The stent facilitated the management of the persistent buccopharyngeal membrane.
- This approach addressed specific problems encountered in treatment.
Implications:
- The custom stent offers a potential solution for managing persistent buccopharyngeal membrane.
- This case demonstrates the adaptability of stent design for rare pediatric conditions.
- Further research may explore wider applications of this stent design.
Abstract:
We describe a new stent design for treatment of persistent buccopharyngeal membrane. The patient is a male child diagnosed at birth with persistent buccopharyngeal membrane, managed in our institution from birth to present age of 2.5 years. We describe to problems and challenges in management for this rare anomaly by means of a custom made polyurethane stent.
