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Congenital Complete Tracheal Ring in a Neonate: A Case Report
Esra Arun Özer1, Süheyla Cumurcu, Ümit Bayol
1Department of Neonatology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, İZMİR, TURKEY.
Turk Patoloji Dergisi
|February 6, 2015
Summary
Congenital complete tracheal rings cause severe respiratory distress in infants. This case highlights an extreme VACTERL/TACRD association with a complete tracheal ring and multiple other congenital anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Medical Genetics
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Congenital high airway obstruction can severely impact neonatal airway management.
- Congenital complete tracheal rings are rare anomalies causing respiratory distress in neonates and infants.
- These rings can be isolated or associated with other congenital defects, including cardiac and chromosomal anomalies.
