Tracheal Agenesis: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature

Bibhuti B. Das; Anasuya Nagaraj; Andavolu H. Rao; Benamanahalli K. Rajegowda

doi:10.1055/s-2002-35610

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 2002; 19(7): 395-400
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35610

Tracheal Agenesis: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature

Bibhuti B. Das¹ , Anasuya Nagaraj¹ , Andavolu H. Rao² , Benamanahalli K. Rajegowda¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York
²Department of Pathology, The Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, New Jersey

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Isolated type III tracheal agenesis without associated congenital anomalies is very rare. Therefore, infants with this type of isolated defects are potential candidates for surgical correction. We present three cases of tracheal agenesis (Floyd's type III) with no other major abnormalities and reviewed the literature. We also discussed the previously attempted surgical procedures with the hope that in future, with advances in surgical reconstruction, there may be a better solution for this lethal anomaly.

KEYWORDS

Tracheal agenesis - airway management

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