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Eber, E; Zach, M.
Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy in children with upper airway obstruction
MONATSSCHR KINDERHEILK. 1996; 144(1): 43-47.
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Eber Ernst
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Zach Maximilian
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Abstract:: Objective: Assessment of efficacy and safety of flexible fiberoptic endoscopy in children with upper airway obstruction. Methods: We performed flexible fiberoptic endoscopies in 86 patients (60 male, 26 female; age 5 days-12.3 years) with upper airway obstruction under sedation and topical anesthesia. Results: Common indications were strider (54 x), recurrent croup (12 x), sleep related upper airway obstruction (10 x) and hoarseness with or without strider (8 x). Laryngomalacia (36 x), subglottic stenosis (13 x), pharyngeal collapse (8 x), vocal cord paralysis (5 x), and subglottic hemangioma (5 x) were most frequently diagnosed, Findings were normal in six cases. Minor complications occurred in five (5.8 %) of the investigations; all were rapidly reversible. Conclusion: Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy is a safe and valuable diagnostic tool for the investigation of children with upper airway obstruction. Endoscopic findings serve as the basis of early and accurate therapeutic intervention.
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