Great vessel anomalies and their impact on the surgical treatment of tracheobronchomalacia

Retrospective study of 209 pediatric patients undergoing surgery for tracheobronchomalacia found 57% had concurrent great vessel anomalies causing tracheobronchial compression. Non-esophageal atresia patients presented later and had higher rates of aortic arch anomalies, with innominate artery compression being the most common finding.