Role of Microlaryngobronchoscopy in Pediatric Airway Obstruction
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Respiratory distress due to airway obstruction is a common emergency seen in children. The aim of this study was to study the clinical profile of airway obstruction in pediatric age group and to identify the site and cause of obstruction using microlaryngobronchoscopy. Material and methods: A prospective hospital based study was carried out on 60 patients under 18 years of age presenting with signs and symptoms of airway obstruction. Microlaryngobronchoscopy under general anesthesia was carried out in all the cases. Results: Maximum number of patients were between 1-3 years of age (46.67%). Foreign body bronchus was found to be the most common cause of airway obstruction (41.67%) followed by laryngomalacia (28.33%) and bilateral abductor palsy 8.33%. Conclusion: In our study, foreign body bronchus was the most common cause of airway obstruction in pediatric age group. Microlaryngobronchoscopy is the current gold standard for diagnosis in airway obstruction. In our study it proved to be not only a diagnostic tool but also a therapeutic modality.
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Indu Shukla, A. Chakravarti, J. K. Sahni
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