Congenital laryngeal anomalies.
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INTRODUCTION It is essential for clinicians to understand issues relevant to the airway management of infants and to be cognizant of the fact that infants with congenital laryngeal anomalies are at particular risk for an unstable airway. OBJECTIVES To familiarize clinicians with issues relevant to the airway management of infants and to present a succinct description of the diagnosis and management of an array of congenital laryngeal anomalies. METHODS Revision article, in which the main aspects concerning airway management of infants will be analyzed. CONCLUSIONS It is critical for clinicians to understand issues relevant to the airway management of infants.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
دوره 80 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014