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Abstract
Tracheal agenesis (TA) is a rare congenital defect consisting of complete or partial absence of the trachea below the larynx. Antenatal diagnosis is challenging, and most cases are detected in the postnatal period. Airway management of such cases, particularly in the absence of antenatal diagnosis, can be challenging. Various methods of management have been described but with limited success, and overall prognosis remains very poor. We present an unexpected case of TA, highlighting management issues and diagnostic methods.
- bronchoscopy
- imaging/CT MRI etc
- non invasive ventilation
- rare lung diseases
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Contributors AN conceptualised the case report based on a clinical case for which all authors were closely clinically involved. KJ drafted the initial manuscript. All authors participated in the revision of the initial and subsequent versions of the manuscript and approved the final manuscript as submitted.
Competing interests None declared.
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