Epiglotic anomaly yields reduced airway protection in an infant
Proper laryngeal anatomy is crucial for airway protection. Congenital malformations of the airway are one cause of respiratory distress in children. An almost 5 month old male presented with increased work of breathing and worsening cough. Laryngoscopy showed the entire lingual surface of the epiglo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Otolaryngology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246854882030014X |