Treatment failure with propranolol for subglottic haemangioma
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Propranolol for the treatment of subglottic hemangiomas.
INTRODUCTION Infantile subglottic hemangiomas are rare causes of airway obstruction. They begin to proliferate at 1-2 months of age and can cause biphasic stridor with or without respiratory distress. Diagnosis requires direct visualization by direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. Various therapeutic options have been utilized for treatment, including tracheotomy, open surgical excision, laser ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ Case Reports
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227135