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An 8-Month Old With Choking Episodes

Teresa Whited, Sharon Stevenson

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |November 5, 2021
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    A female infant with choking episodes was diagnosed with Chiari malformation type I. Early identification of red flags and neurosurgical decompression are crucial for managing this rare pediatric condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Developmental Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Feeding difficulties and irritability are common in infants.
    • Dysphagia in infants warrants thorough investigation to determine underlying causes.
    • Chiari malformation type I is a rare condition affecting the cerebellum.

    Keywords:
    Chiari malformationdevelopmental delaydysphagiainfant

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