Abstract |
A silastic reinforced marlex mesh splint was inserted surgically to support a collapsing airway in 3 children with tracheomalacia and 1 with bronchomalacia. The operation was well tolerated and no complications occurred. The splint successfully eliminated symptoms of airway collapse in all children. Its effect on airway growth is not yet certain. This method is applicable to patients with tracheomalacia in whom vascular suspension does not eliminate collapse and for those with bronchomalacia in whom pulmonary resection might otherwise be necessary.
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Authors | R M Filler, J R Buck, A Bahoric, D J Steward |
Journal | Journal of pediatric surgery
(J Pediatr Surg)
Vol. 17
Issue 5
Pg. 597-603
(Oct 1982)
ISSN: 0022-3468 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7175652
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Bronchi
(blood supply)
- Bronchial Diseases
(complications, surgery)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Respiration Disorders
(etiology)
- Splints
- Surgical Mesh
- Trachea
(blood supply)
- Tracheal Diseases
(complications, surgery)
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