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Congenital Anomalies of the Neonatal Upper Airway

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Radiological Imaging of the Neonatal Chest

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Abstract

Anomalies of the upper airway constitute a relatively uncommon cause of neonatal respiratory distress. Unfortunately, the clinical presentation of some of these malformations is non-specific, yet potentially life threatening. As well, many of these anomalies require a level of skill in airway management which may require subspecialty intervention from those with extensive airway management skills to secure a functional and patent airway in a proper manner. Early radiological recognition of the type of malformation can direct subsequent investigation and airway management into an effective and efficient course. This chapter reviews the imaging manifestations of some of the more common or classic malformations, in conjunction with the usual clinical presentations with which each is associated.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Canada

    D. Manson MD, FRCP (Assistant Professor and Division Head)

  2. Paediatric Radiology, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5G IX8, Canada

    D. Manson MD, FRCP (Assistant Professor and Division Head)

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  1. The Children’s Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin 1, Ireland

    Veronica Donoghue MD (Consultant Pediatric Radiologist) (Consultant Pediatric Radiologist)

  2. The National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

    Veronica Donoghue MD (Consultant Pediatric Radiologist) (Consultant Pediatric Radiologist)

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Manson, D. (2002). Congenital Anomalies of the Neonatal Upper Airway. In: Donoghue, V. (eds) Radiological Imaging of the Neonatal Chest. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04983-9_10

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