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[Vascular tracheal compression presenting as bronchiolitis in infants]

V Flurin1, A Deschildre, C Fourier

  • 1Service de réanimation ìnfantile, hôpital Calmette, Lille, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Vascular anomalies compressing the trachea can cause chronic stridor or wheezing in infants. Early investigation is crucial for diagnosing and treating these serious airway conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • Anomalies of the aortic arch and pulmonary arteries can lead to tracheal compression.
  • Symptoms include chronic stridor or wheezing, exacerbated by feeding or neck flexion.

Observation:

  • Three infants presented with acute bronchiolitis and underlying airway issues.
  • Case 1: Pulmonary artery sling with tracheal stenosis, treated surgically.
  • Case 2: Pulmonary artery sling causing tracheal stenosis and atelectasis.
  • Case 3: Double aortic arch leading to tracheal stenosis and respiratory distress.

Findings:

  • Tracheal stenosis due to vascular anomalies is a critical diagnosis in infants with respiratory symptoms.
  • Diagnostic tools include X-rays, CT scans, and bronchoscopy.

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  • Surgical correction of vascular anomalies improved patient outcomes.

    • Implications:

    • Consider vascular compression of the trachea in infants with stridor/wheezing, especially when admitted for bronchiolitis.
    • Prompt investigation with appropriate imaging and bronchoscopy is essential.
    • Timely surgical intervention can resolve airway obstruction and improve prognosis.