Abstract
Tracheobronchomalacia is a rare cause of respiratory distress in children. An infant with tracheobronchomalacia is presented. The aetiology, pathophysiology and management are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Airway Obstruction / complications
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Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
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Bronchial Diseases / complications*
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Bronchial Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Constriction, Pathologic
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Respiratory Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
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Tracheal Stenosis / complications*
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Tracheal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio / physiology