Laryngotracheal separation through the cricoid ring for management of tracheobronchomegaly. (October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kao, Derek D.; Buck, Lauren S.; Hysinger, Erik B.; Bates, Alister J.; Gunatilaka, Chamindu C.; Rutter, Michael J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 161(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111266
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: Tracheobronchomegaly is a rare condition characterized by diffuse dilation of the trachea and main bronchi. In ventilator-dependent neonates with tracheobronchomegaly, a tracheostomy may be hazardous due to the lack of an appropriate tracheostomy tube size that can fit the enlarged trachea. Here, we describe a modification of the laryngotracheal separation procedure to permit ventilation in a child with tracheobronchomegaly and severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia.