Advances in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of neonates with laryngeal disorders. Issue 4 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parkes, William J.; Propst, Evan J.
• Is Part Of: Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine. Volume 21:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 270
• Page End: 276
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: Stridor -- Laryngomalacia -- Saccular cyst -- Vocal fold paralysis -- Glottic web -- Subglottic stenosis; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.9201
• DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2016.03.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-165X

Abstract

Summary: Neonatal airway obstruction due to laryngeal pathology may cause significant morbidity and even mortality. The most frequently occurring etiologies anatomically from superiorly to inferiorly include: laryngomalacia, saccular cyst, vocal fold paralysis, anterior glottic web, laryngeal atresia, laryngeal cleft, subglottic stenosis, and subglottic hemangioma. The pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment options for each of these entities are discussed with a focus on a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach.