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[Congenital tracheal agenesis. Apropos of 2 cases]
A Charavel-Houzel1, M Françoise, C Maingueneau
1Service de pédiatrie 2, hôpital du Bocage, Dijon, France.
Abstract
Background:
Tracheal agenesis is an uncommon, and lethal malformation. It can combine with other malformations.
Case Report:
Two cases of congenital tracheal agenesis were seen in preterm infants (GA: 36 and 34 weeks, respectively). Diagnosis was suggested at birth when tracheal intubation failed in those asphyxic patients. One infant presented with the Vacter association; karyotype was normal in both cases.
Conclusion:
Antenatal diagnosis of tracheal agenesis is difficult but is desirable to favor a well-adapted management of the newborn at birth and give valuable information to parents.