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[Tracheal instability in tracheo-esophageal abnormalities].

E Slany1, J Holzki, A M Holschneider

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Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
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Flaccid trachea is a common complication in children with tracheo-oesophageal malformations, often causing respiratory issues. Surgical intervention like aortosternopexy can significantly improve symptoms in severe cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Congenital Malformations

Context:

  • Respiratory complications frequently arise in children with tracheo-oesophageal malformations.
  • Flaccid trachea is a significant concern in this patient population.
  • Clinical presentation and endoscopic findings correlate with severity.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical signs and symptoms of respiratory complications in children with flaccid trachea.
  • To classify these symptoms based on endoscopic findings and severity.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of aortosternopexy for severe flaccid trachea.

Summary:

  • Eighty-three children with tracheo-oesophageal malformations were studied for respiratory complications due to flaccid trachea.
  • A high prevalence of flaccid trachea was observed in patients with oesophageal atresia (Vogt III B and II) and isolated tracheo-oesophageal fistula.

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  • Of 20 children with severe flaccid trachea, 16 underwent aortosternopexy, resulting in marked improvement in 15 cases.

    • Impact:

    • Identifies flaccid trachea as a common complication in pediatric tracheo-oesophageal malformations.
    • Demonstrates the effectiveness of aortosternopexy in managing severe cases.
    • Highlights the need for careful clinical and endoscopic assessment for timely intervention.