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Fig. 1 Eight-year-old male h/o pyriform aperture stenosis with an associated solitary central median maxillary incisor Mild cases of PAS may be treated conservatively with humidification and topical nasal decongestants….

Fig. 1 Multi-level acquired subglottic stenosis in a 4-month-old child intubated during infection with respiratory syncytial virus Since not all intubated neonates develop SGS, theorized risk factors for subsequent scarring…

Fig. 1 Photo of arhinia Initial management of arhinia may require tracheotomy to provide a safe airway with deferred surgical planning as a child or adolescent once the degree of…

Site of primary airway anomaly Syndrome Nasal Cavity and Midface Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis CHARGE syndrome Craniosynostosis syndromes (Crouzon, Apert, Pfeiffer) Oromandibular Stickler syndrome Treacher Collins syndrome Craniofacial microsomia…

Congenital Acquired Chiari malformation, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or other CNS pathology Iatrogenic (patent ductus arteriosus ligation, cervical or cardiothoracic surgery, traumatic delivery) Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) Arytenoid dislocation Familial inheritance…

Fig. 1 Endoscopic views of a child with long-segment complete tracheal rings. (a) View showing beginning of rings; (b) view showing mid-section of rings; (c) view showing distal segment of…

Fig. 1 The Benjamin and Inglis cleft classification Clinical Presentation Respiratory and feeding difficulties are the hallmark symptoms of LCs, though they are generally nonspecific. The clinical presentation and severity…

Fig. 1 The “domino effect” of Pierre Robin sequence (Courtesy of David Low, MD) The triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and tongue-based airway obstruction (TBAO) was initially described in 1939 by…

Fig. 1 Midfacial Disorders: History and Physical Examination Initial assessment of an infant with respiratory distress should focus on the ability of the child to maintain ventilation and oxygenation. Signs…