scholarly journals Sub-glottic cysts causing upper airway obstruction

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1203
Author(s):  
Swathi Chigicherla ◽  
Shruti Tewari ◽  
Rahul Deo Sharma ◽  
Rajesh Nathani
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Direct Laryngoscopy ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
First Case

<p class="abstract">Wigger and Tang reported the first case of a sub-glottic cyst (SGC) in 1968. SGC are rare but potentially reversible causes of upper airway obstruction, in previously intubated children. These children present with respiratory distress and stridor, and the diagnosis is confirmed by direct laryngoscopy. The management depends on the size of the cysts and the severity of the symptoms. We are presenting two cases of SGCs who were born prematurely and were intubated for a prolonged period. They presented with stridor and were diagnosed to have sub-glottic cysts at bronchoscopy.</p>

scholarly journals Acute upper airway obstruction as a life-threatening complication of ventral bulla osteotomy: report of two consecutive cases

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205511692110059
Author(s):  
Michal Vlasin ◽  
Richard Artingstall ◽  
Barbora Mala
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Inflammatory Polyp ◽  
Case Summary ◽  
First Case ◽  
Life Threatening

Case summary This paper presents two cases of acute postoperative upper airway obstruction following ventral bulla osteotomy (VBO) in cats. The first cat underwent a unilateral left-sided VBO for a suspected inflammatory polyp. The second cat underwent a single-session bilateral VBO procedure for bilateral otitis media. In the first case, immediate re-intubation and a gradual lightening of the anaesthetic plane resolved the clinical signs; in the second case, the patient deteriorated and went into acute cardiorespiratory arrest and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Both patients recovered well and were discharged home 3 days after surgery. Both cases were reported to show no further clinical signs on postoperative follow-up 3 weeks and 4 months after surgery, respectively. Relevance and novel information Upper airway obstruction should be regarded as a potential complication of VBO in cats.

scholarly journals Upper Airway Obstruction in a Newborn with Vallecular Cyst

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Birgin Torer ◽  
Bilin Cetinkaya ◽  
Serkan Yılmaz ◽  
Cuneyt Yilmazer ◽  
Hande Gulcan
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Preterm Infant ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Life Threatening

Vallecular cyst is a rare cause of stridor in neonates, which may present as a life threatening airway obstruction. Here, we report a preterm infant with a congenital vallecular cyst who presented with stridor and respiratory distress that developed immediately after birth. She was successfully treated with endoscopic marsupialization.

Severe Rhinorrhea and Respiratory Distress in a Neonate Exposed to Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Prenatally

1996 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanta P Nath ◽  
Debra A Miller ◽  
Jonathan K Muraskas
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Congenital Syphilis ◽  
Choanal Atresia ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
In Utero ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Case Summary ◽  
Causative Factors

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of respiratory distress with severe rhinorrhea in a newborn exposed prenatally to fluphenazine hydrochloride. CASE SUMMARY: The safety of phenothiazines during pregnancy and the effect on the fetus and newborn are not well known. We describe a newborn who had severe rhinorrhea, vomiting, and respiratory distress after being exposed in utero to fluphenazine hydrochloride. Sepsis, choanal atresia, and congenital syphilis were excluded as causative factors for rhinorrhea. The rhinorrhea and upper airway obstruction responded to treatment with pseudoephedrine. CONCLUSIONS: Severe rhinorrhea, vomiting, and respiratory distress that occurred in this infant have not been reported previously following prenatal fluphenazine hydrochloride exposure. Awareness of this problem would be helpful to clinicians and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of rhinorrhea in newborns.

Tracheomalacia in an Infant with Multiplex Congenita (Larsen's) Syndrome

1981 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth M. Grundfast ◽  
Robert Kanter ◽  
Anwar Mumtaz ◽  
Murray Pollack
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Airway Pressure ◽  
Positive Airway Pressure ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Tracheal Lumen ◽  
Thoracic Cage ◽  
Adequate Ventilation

An infant born with multiplex congenita (Larsen's) syndrome developed respiratory distress 30 days following tracheostomy for relief of upper airway obstruction. The infant had structural and functional abnormalities of the thoracic cage. Tracheobronchoscopy revealed excessive compliance of the trachea with a tendency for collapse of the tracheal rings and obliteration of the tracheal lumen. Continuous positive airway pressure in the range of 20–25 cm H2O was used to maintain patency of the tracheal lumen and assure adequate ventilation. Hemodynamic and pulmonary barometric complications often observed when high levels of positive airway pressure are utilized in infants were not observed.

Acute Edema of the Tongue: A Life-Threatening Condition

2003 ◽  
Vol 112 (7) ◽  
pp. 651-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein Gadban ◽  
Yoav Talmon ◽  
Peter Gilbey ◽  
Alvin Samet
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Emergency Intervention ◽  
First Case ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening

Acute macroglossia is rare, but may cause upper airway obstruction requiring emergency intervention. The cause of the problem is often obscure. Edema of the tongue may be due to angioedema or to allergy. We present several cases of acute edema of the tongue, in 3 cases causing life-threatening airway obstruction. Among these, we present the first case of acute enlargement of the tongue due to the ingestion of artichoke.

Management of Infants with Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Airway Obstruction by Teratoma

1987 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren D. Holinger ◽  
Jason C. Birnholz
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Urgent Problem ◽  
Cerebral Anoxia

We report a case of a cervical teratoma that was diagnosed prenatally. In anticipation of potential upper airway obstruction, resources were mobilized to the operating room at the time of planned cesarean section. The neonate developed respiratory distress, and her airway was secured. There was no evidence of cerebral anoxia initially, and she is currently thriving with no central or peripheral neurologic defects. As prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound becomes more refined, the otolaryngologist will play an increasing role in perinatal decision-making and anticipated emergencies at the time of delivery. Airway obstruction of various causes will be the most urgent problem.

scholarly journals Gardener-associated fibroma: an unusual cause of upper airway obstruction

2018 ◽  
pp. bcr-2018-225079
Author(s):  
Rohan Sebastian Pinto ◽  
Anthony Simons ◽  
Rohit Verma ◽  
Neil Bateman
Keyword(s):  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Colonic Polyps ◽  
Postoperative Recovery ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Transcervical Approach ◽  
First Case ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of ◽  
Apc Mutation

We present the first case of upper airway obstruction secondary to a retropharyngeal Gardner-associated fibroma (GAF). A 16-month-old infant presented with a 3-month history of worsening dyspnoea and apnoeic episodes. Examination revealed stridor and left-sided retropharyngeal asymmetry. MRI demonstrated a mass in the retropharynx. Tracheostomy and pharyngeal biopsy under anaesthesia were performed, and histology confirmed a diagnosis of GAF. The mass was excised using a transcervical approach, and postoperative recovery was unremarkable. GAF is associated with Gardner’s syndrome (GS) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), both of which are associated with multiple colonic polyps and increased risk of colorectal malignancy. Subsequent testing for an APC mutation seen in GS and FAP was negative in our patient. The details of this unusual presentation of a rare disease are given in addition to a review of the literature.

Cleft Larynx with Airway Obstruction

1985 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. 622-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren D. Holinger ◽  
Karin M. Tansek ◽  
Gabriel F. Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Direct Laryngoscopy ◽  
Soft Tissue Mass ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Obstruction ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Rare Congenital Anomaly ◽  
Endoscopic Findings

Cleft larynx is a rare congenital anomaly becoming recognized and reported with increasing frequency. While it is most commonly associated with aspiration in newborns, airway obstruction can occur. We report two cases of upper airway obstruction due to a soft tissue mass related to the cleft. Since endoscopic findings of cleft larynx are subtle and easily overlooked, the technique of direct laryngoscopy is extremely important. In addition to recognition of the condition, embryology and treatment are also discussed.

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