Dental bar tracheopexy in a neonate

Authors
Catarino, PA Saito, S Westaby, S
Citation
Pa. Catarino et al., Dental bar tracheopexy in a neonate, ANN THORAC, 72(3), 2001, pp. 943-944
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
943 - 944
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200109)72:3<943:DBTIAN>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Double aortic arch often presents with tracheoesophageal compression. Manag ement requires division of the vascular ring and, if tracheomalacia is pres ent, some form of tracheopexy. We report here the use of a dental bar as an external splint for tracheopexy in a neonate. Follow-up to IS months shows good tracheal growth and no erosion. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic S urgeons.