Tracheomalacia
Tracheal Diseases
Tracheobronchomegaly
Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheal collapsibility in healthy volunteers during forced expiration: assessment with multidetector CT. (1/12)
(+info)State-of-the-art CT imaging techniques for congenital heart disease. (2/12)
(+info)Utility of virtual bronchoscopy in congenital tracheomalacia. (3/12)
Utility of virtual bronchoscopy was evaluated in a case of congenital tracheomalacia by comparing virtual bronchoscopic images with those of fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Results indicate that virtual bronchoscopy is useful in diagnosing stationary lesions. However, its diagnostic value is inferior to that of fiberoptic bronchoscopy for mobile lesions, in that virtual bronchoscopy does not permit dynamic images. We recommend that the institutions, where fiberoptic bronchoscopy is available, should perform virtual bronchoscopy in parallel to explore its utility. (+info)Post-thyroidectomy tracheomalacia: minimal risk despite significant tracheal compression. (4/12)
(+info)Malacia, inflammation and bronchoalveolar lavage culture in children with persistent respiratory symptoms. (5/12)
(+info)Age and sex dependence of forced expiratory central airway collapse in healthy volunteers. (6/12)
(+info)Bronchoscopic findings in children with chronic wet cough. (7/12)
(+info)The development of cardiac surgery in West Africa--the case of Ghana. (8/12)
West Africa is one of the poorest regions of the world. The sixteen nations listed by the United Nations in this sub-region have some of the lowest gross domestic products in the world. Health care infrastructure is deficient in most of these countries. Cardiac surgery, with its heavy financial outlay is unavailable in many West African countries. These facts notwithstanding, some West African countries have a proud history of open heart surgery not very well known even in African health care circles. Many African health care givers are under the erroneous impression that the cardiovascular surgical landscape of West Africa is blank. However, documented reports of open-heart surgery in Ghana dates as far back as 1964 when surface cooling was used by Ghanaian surgeons to close atrial septal defects. Ghana's National Cardiothoracic Center is still very active and is accredited by the West African College of Surgeons for the training of cardiothoracic surgeons. Reports from Nigeria indicate open-heart surgery taking place from 1974. Cote D'Ivoire had reported on its first 300 open-heart cases by 1983. Senegal reported open-heart surgery from 1995 and still runs an active center. Cameroon started out in 2009 with work done by an Italian group that ultimately aims to train indigenous surgeons to run the program. This review traces the development and current state of cardiothoracic surgery in West Africa with Ghana's National Cardiothoracic Center as the reference. It aims to dispel the notion that there are no major active cardiothoracic centers in the West African sub-region. (+info)Tracheomalacia is a medical condition that refers to the softening and weakening of the tracheal walls, leading to its collapse or narrowing. This can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing, especially during exertion or when lying down.
In newborns and infants, tracheomalacia is often present at birth (congenital) and may improve on its own as the child grows and the trachea becomes stronger. However, in some cases, it may persist into adulthood and require medical treatment, such as bronchodilators, oxygen therapy, or even surgery to support the tracheal walls.
Tracheomalacia can also occur as a result of damage to the trachea from long-term intubation, trauma, infection, or other medical conditions that weaken the tracheal muscles and cartilage.
Tracheal diseases refer to a group of medical conditions that affect the trachea, also known as the windpipe. The trachea is a tube-like structure made up of rings of cartilage and smooth muscle, which extends from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi (airways leading to the lungs). Its primary function is to allow the passage of air to and from the lungs.
Tracheal diseases can be categorized into several types, including:
1. Tracheitis: Inflammation of the trachea, often caused by viral or bacterial infections.
2. Tracheal stenosis: Narrowing of the trachea due to scarring, inflammation, or compression from nearby structures such as tumors or goiters.
3. Tracheomalacia: Weakening and collapse of the tracheal walls, often seen in newborns and young children but can also occur in adults due to factors like chronic cough, aging, or connective tissue disorders.
4. Tracheoesophageal fistula: An abnormal connection between the trachea and the esophagus, which can lead to respiratory complications and difficulty swallowing.
5. Tracheal tumors: Benign or malignant growths that develop within the trachea, obstructing airflow and potentially leading to more severe respiratory issues.
6. Tracheobronchial injury: Damage to the trachea and bronchi, often caused by trauma such as blunt force or penetrating injuries.
7. Congenital tracheal abnormalities: Structural defects present at birth, including complete tracheal rings, which can cause narrowing or collapse of the airway.
Symptoms of tracheal diseases may include cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment options depend on the specific condition and its severity but may involve medications, surgery, or other interventions to alleviate symptoms and improve respiratory function.
Tracheobronchomegaly is a rare condition characterized by an abnormal dilatation or widening of the trachea and bronchi, which are the airway tubes leading to the lungs. This condition is also known as Mounier-Kuhn syndrome. It is typically associated with recurrent respiratory infections, coughing, and difficulty breathing, especially during physical exertion. The exact cause of tracheobronchomegaly is not well understood, but it may be related to a congenital abnormality or connective tissue disorder. Diagnosis is often made through imaging studies such as chest X-rays or CT scans. Treatment typically involves managing symptoms and preventing complications, and may include bronchodilators, antibiotics, and respiratory therapy. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to repair or reinforce the airway walls.
Tracheal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal narrowing of the trachea (windpipe), which can lead to difficulty breathing. This narrowing can be caused by various factors such as inflammation, scarring, or the growth of abnormal tissue in the airway. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest discomfort, particularly during physical activity. Treatment options for tracheal stenosis depend on the severity and underlying cause of the condition and may include medications, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, or surgical interventions such as laser surgery, stent placement, or tracheal reconstruction.
Bronchoscopy is a medical procedure that involves the examination of the inside of the airways and lungs with a flexible or rigid tube called a bronchoscope. This procedure allows healthcare professionals to directly visualize the airways, take tissue samples for biopsy, and remove foreign objects or secretions. Bronchoscopy can be used to diagnose and manage various respiratory conditions such as lung infections, inflammation, cancer, and bleeding. It is usually performed under local or general anesthesia to minimize discomfort and risks associated with the procedure.
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Tracheomalacia - Wikipedia
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Bronchomalacia2
- Bronchomalacia and tracheomalacia. (medlineplus.gov)
- ERS statement on tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia in children. (nih.gov)
Trachea6
- Tracheomalacia is a condition or incident where the cartilage that keeps the airway (trachea) open is soft such that the trachea partly collapses especially during increased airflow. (wikipedia.org)
- The term is from trachea and the Greek μαλακία, softening Tracheomalacia occurs when the walls of the trachea collapse. (wikipedia.org)
- Congenital tracheomalacia is weakness and floppiness of the walls of the windpipe (trachea). (medlineplus.gov)
- Tracheomalacia most commonly affects the distal third of the trachea. (medscape.com)
- She told Vogue that she has tracheomalacia, which is when the trachea narrows or collapses while breathing, which can cause rattling or noisy breathing, frequent bronchitis, a noisy cough and respiratory infections, according to Boston Children's Hospital . (today.com)
- Other upper respiratory tract disorders mimicking as bronchial asthma include tracheal webs, tracheomalacia, tracheal stenosis, leiomyoma of trachea and functional disorder of larynx. (pediatriconcall.com)
Tracheoesophageal3
- There are three types of tracheomalacia: Type 1-congenital, sometimes associated with tracheoesophageal fistula or esophageal atresia Type 2-extrinsic compression sometimes due to vascular rings Type 3-acquired due to chronic infection or prolonged intubation or inflammatory conditions like relapsing polychondritis According to the 2012 Cochrane review, there is no evidence supporting medical therapy over surgical therapy for significant tracheomalacia, or vice versa. (wikipedia.org)
- Therefore, for distal tracheomalacia, whether associated with tracheoesophageal fistula or with vascular anomalies, aortopexy is the procedure of choice. (medscape.com)
- [11] Other upper airway abnormalities that can be seen in CHARGE syndrome include: laryngomalacia, tracheomalacia, tracheoesophageal fistula, and subglottic stenosis. (aao.org)
Congenital tracheomalacia4
- This is called congenital tracheomalacia (it was present at birth). (wikipedia.org)
- Congenital tracheomalacia is very uncommon. (medlineplus.gov)
- Congenital tracheomalacia most often goes away on its own by the age of 18 to 24 months. (medlineplus.gov)
- Congenital tracheomalacia is a related topic. (limamemorial.org)
Cartilage4
- Tracheomalacia in a newborn occurs when the cartilage in the windpipe has not developed properly. (medlineplus.gov)
- Tracheomalacia is a process characterized by flaccidity of the supporting tracheal cartilage, widening of the posterior membranous wall, and reduced anterior-posterior airway caliber. (medscape.com)
- Tracheomalacia is a structural abnormality of the tracheal cartilage allowing collapse of its walls and airway obstruction. (medscape.com)
- Tracheomalacia is a condition characterized by flaccidity of the tracheal support cartilage which leads to tracheal collapse especially when increased airflow is demanded. (wikidoc.org)
Tracheostomy tube2
- Initial bronchoscopy revealed severe tracheomalacia, and the tracheostomy tube was changed to one with an adjustable flange. (nih.gov)
- Most of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients they need mechanical ventilation support with tracheostomy and commonly experience inappropriate management of tracheostomy tube, leading to complications like tracheomalacia, TEF. (biomedres.info)
Recurrent2
- Nonetheless, he was diagnosed as the recurrent tracheomalacia with TEF 10 months after the operation. (biomedres.info)
- Tracheomalacia can often be misdiagnosed as asthma, recurrent croup or noisy breathing, according to Boston Children's Hospital. (today.com)
Respiratory2
- Babies with tracheomalacia must be closely monitored when they have respiratory infections. (medlineplus.gov)
- The primary complications during the postoperative period are leak and stenosis of the anastomosis, gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal dysmotility, fistula recurrence, respiratory disorders including tracheomalacia and "cyanotic spells" and deformities of the thoracic wall. (frontiersin.org)
Severe2
- The one-year-old twin suffers from a rare condition known as severe posterior tracheomalacia and long gap esophageal atresia. (irishcentral.com)
- CORNWALL, Ontario - In his battle against severe tracheomalacia, four-year-old Landon Martell will find plenty of inspiration from his favourite Disney character. (cornwallseawaynews.com)
Gastroesophageal reflux1
- Babies born with tracheomalacia may have other congenital abnormalities, such as heart defects, developmental delay, or gastroesophageal reflux. (medlineplus.gov)
Airway disorders1
- For children with tracheomalacia and other complex airway disorders, we have unmatched expertise in procedures such as aortopexy, tracheopexy, and tracheoplasty. (childrenshospital.org)
Bronchoscopy2
- Before each prior extubation trial he became agitated and had a tendency to airway collapse due to tracheomalacia, with near total airway collapse confirmed by fiberoptic bronchoscopy on several separate occasions. (ispub.com)
- CT of the chest and bronchoscopy demonstrated expiratory collapse of a mid-tracheal segment, and a presumptive diagnosis of tracheomalacia was made. (elsevierpure.com)
Babies3
- Babies born with tracheomalacia may have other health issues like a heart defect, reflux or developmental delay. (wikipedia.org)
- Airway management in ex premature babies suffering from chronic lung disease and tracheomalacia is challenging. (ispub.com)
- Some babies have tracheomalacia. (utah.edu)
Symptom2
- Current recommendations for mild to moderate non-life-threatening tracheomalacia focuses on symptom management. (wikipedia.org)
- The usual symptom of tracheomalacia is expiratory stridor or laryngeal crow. (wikidoc.org)
Uncommon1
- Acquired tracheomalacia is very uncommon at any age. (limamemorial.org)
Diagnosis1
- citation needed] There is no standardized, defined set of diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of tracheomalacia, mainly due to the nonspecific symptoms associated with it. (wikipedia.org)
Mechanical2
- We present a case of a 6 month old, ex premature patient with tracheomalacia and a long history of difficult weaning from mechanical ventilation after repeated surgeries under general anaesthesia. (ispub.com)
- We present the successful use of the CobraPLUS (a new second generation CobraPLA™ extraglottic airway device) for anaesthetic management of a child who suffered from tracheomalacia necessitating prolonged mechanical ventilation during prior anaesthesia. (ispub.com)
Symptoms1
- Often, the symptoms of tracheomalacia improve as the infant grows. (medlineplus.gov)
Collapse1
- These processes are exaggerated in tracheomalacia, leading to airway collapse on breathing out. (wikipedia.org)
Children2
- Some children get tracheomalacia because of other health issues. (wikipedia.org)
- Cochrane Abstracts , Evidence Central , evidence.unboundmedicine.com/evidence/view/Cochrane/433173/all/Interventions_for_primary__intrinsic__tracheomalacia_in_children:_Cochrane_systematic_review. (unboundmedicine.com)
Condition3
- Tracheomalacia can become an urgent or emergency condition. (medlineplus.gov)
- Oscar nominee Florence Pugh's uncommonly raspy voice is the result of a medical condition known as tracheomalacia. (today.com)
- Pugh's tracheomalacia resulted in frequent hospital trips as a toddler and prompted her family to move from England to Spain to help with her condition, according to Vogue. (today.com)
Patient2
- We report the case of a patient with Morquio syndrome whose clinical course was complicated by tracheomalacia. (nih.gov)
- We report a successful case of the novel approach of management for the tracheomalacia with inoperable TEF in ALS patient. (biomedres.info)
Long1
- Acquired tracheomalacia could develop to Trachoeoesophageal Fistula (TEF) by the damage of tracheal and oesophageal wall secondary to the long term endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes. (biomedres.info)
Topic1
- Acquired tracheomalacia is a related topic. (medlineplus.gov)
Primary1
- He was diagnosed as tracheomalacia with TEF 2 years later and had primary closure and muscular rotation flap on oesophageal and tracheal defect. (biomedres.info)
Case1
- This case illustrates some potential pitfalls in preoperative assessment of patients with tracheomalacia. (elsevierpure.com)
Surgery2
- En route to the hospital to see her daughter, Esti, who is originally from Poland, was preparing for the 12-hour surgery on Wednesday. (irishcentral.com)
- The first surgery went well, but Ava developed another disorder called tracheomalacia, which caused breathing difficulties. (nationalrighttolifenews.org)