Title: Management of 3 yrs old child with congenital tracheomalacia posted for inguinal hernia repair
Authors: Dr Anshit Abhi Pathania, Dr Ramesh Kumar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i8.86
Abstract
Introduction
Tracheomalacia is characterized by the flaccidity of the tracheal cartilages which helps in keeping the airway (trachea) open, resulting in the airway collapse in the conditions of increased airflow. It can be congenital or acquired and possess a challenge in the airway management during anaesthesia. Since our literature lacks adequate reports on airway management of these patients we lack in set protocol to be followed. Here we report the management of 3 yrs old child with congenital tracheomalacia posted for inguinal hernia repair.
Keywords: Tracheomalacia, Airway management
