Journal article
Upper airway abnormalities in Canavan disease
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, Vol.66(3), pp.303-307
2002
DOI: 10.1016/S0165-5876(02)00258-6
PMID: 12443821
Abstract
Objective: To describe upper airway anatomical abnormalities associated with Canavan disease.
Methods: Retrospective case report.
Results: Physical examination and laryngoscopy demonstrated oropharyngeal narrowing, macroglossia, and bronchial asymmetry in a child with Canavan disease. Tracheostomy decreased problems with chronic aspiration and obstructive sleep apnea.
Conclusions: Oropharyngeal obstruction and bronchial asymmetry are previously undescribed upper airway abnormalities found in an individual with Canavan disease. Tracheostomy is an effective method of managing chronic aspiration and obstruction in these patients.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Upper airway abnormalities in Canavan disease
- Creators
- Jethro FrancoisJose M Manaligod
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, Vol.66(3), pp.303-307
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ireland Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1016/S0165-5876(02)00258-6
- PMID
- 12443821
- ISSN
- 0165-5876
- eISSN
- 1872-8464
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2002
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984006456702771
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