Tracheal web

Pediatr Radiol. 2004 Mar;34(3):256-8. doi: 10.1007/s00247-003-1030-6. Epub 2003 Oct 28.

Abstract

Congenital tracheal web is a rare entity often misdiagnosed as refractory asthma. Clinical suspicion based on patient history, examination, and pulmonary function tests should lead to its consideration. Bronchoscopy combined with CT imaging and multiplanar reconstruction is an accepted, highly sensitive means of diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / diagnosis*
  • Bronchoscopy / methods*
  • Child
  • Diagnostic Errors*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Tracheal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tracheal Diseases / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome