Tracheomalacia
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Surgical Management
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Posterior Tracheopexy For Severe Tracheomalacia
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Dr. Ian Glenn and Dr. Todd Ponsky give a two minute review of "posterior tracheopexy for severe tracheomalacia," and article published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Hester Shieh and colleagues performed posterior tracheopexy on p
video2:17 · Sep 2018
Posterior Tracheopexy For Severe Tracheomalacia
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Dr. Ian Glenn and Dr. Todd Ponskygive a two minute review of "posterior tracheopexy for severe tracheomalacia," and article published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.Dr. Hester Shieh and colleagues performed posterior tracheopexy on pat
video2:18 · Sep 2018
QUAD #1: Cervical Tracheopexy with Dr. Alessandro de Alarcon
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Cincinnati Children's hosted the QUAD conference in October 2022 which was a combination of four conferences: The international organization for is Esophageal atresia, the Aerodigestive Society Conference, the Cincinnati Children's Airway c
video5:26 · Dec 2023
QUAD #2 Thoracoscopic Tracheopexy with Dr. Aaron Garrison
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Cincinnati Children's hosted the QUAD conference in October 2022 which was a combination of four conferences: The international organization for is Esophageal atresia, the Aerodigestive Society Conference, the Cincinnati Children's Airway c
video7:36 · Jan 2024
Evidence & Research
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Tracheomalacia and tracheomegaly in infants and children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia managed with and without fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO): a multicentre, retrospective cohort study
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David Basurto, Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Anne-Gael Cordier, Juan Otaño, Diane Carriere, Marianna Scuglia, Anna Moraes de Luna Freire Vargas, Jordi Prat, Francesca Maria Russo, Anne Debeer, Cleisson Fábio Andrioli Peralta, Paolo De Coppi, Edu
video0:59 · Oct 2024
Quick Literature Updates Ep 19
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We’re back with nineteenth episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most int
video4:27 · May 2025
Quick Literature Updates Ep 27
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We’re back with 27th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesti
video4:20 · Feb 2026
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Tracheomalacia and tracheomegaly in infants and children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia managed with and without fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO): a multicentre, retrospective cohort study
Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with 4% more cases
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:24 ↗
Tracheomalacia symptoms typically receded within 55 months in FETO-treated infants
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:29 ↗
FETO-treated infants showed a larger trachea, approximately 31% wider
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:33 ↗
37% of tracheally occluded cases retained metallic balloon components
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:33 ↗
No significant complications were reported from retained metallic balloon components
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:33 ↗
Tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:46 ↗
FETO is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:46 ↗
Most cases of FETO-associated tracheomalacia resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects
clinicalCarlos Colunga0:46 ↗
Quick Literature Updates Ep 19
APSA created a peer support program for pediatric surgeons in 2020
clinicalLizzie Lee1:00 ↗
The program's goal was to support surgeons after traumatic events
clinicalLizzie Lee1:12 ↗
The most common referral reasons were toxic work environments and adverse events
epidemiologicalLizzie Lee1:16 ↗
50 surgeons total agreed to receive training on how to be a supporter
epidemiologicalLizzie Lee1:20 ↗
Over 80% of trained supporters were able to use peer support skills informally with colleagues, partners, and trainees
epidemiologicalLizzie Lee1:25 ↗
Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with 4% more cases
epidemiologicalCarlos Colunga2:25 ↗
Tracheomalacia symptoms in tracheal occluded infants typically receded within 55 months
clinicalCarlos Colunga2:25 ↗
Tracheal occluded infants typically showed a larger trachea, which was around 31% wider
clinicalCarlos Colunga2:34 ↗
37% of tracheal occluded cases retained metallic balloon components
epidemiologicalCarlos Colunga2:34 ↗
No significant complications were reported from retained metallic balloon components
clinicalCarlos Colunga2:34 ↗
While tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia
clinicalCarlos Colunga2:47 ↗
Most cases of tracheomalacia after tracheal occlusion resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects
clinicalCarlos Colunga2:47 ↗
The IPSO meta-analysis gathered 8 retrospective studies with 490 patients
epidemiologicalCecilia Gigena3:40 ↗
Tissue adequacy and biological characterization of the biopsy was not significantly different between image-guided core needle biopsy and surgical biopsy groups
clinicalCecilia Gigena3:40 ↗
Intraoperative transfusions were higher in the surgical biopsy group compared to image-guided core needle biopsy
clinicalCecilia Gigena3:54 ↗
Complications were higher in the surgical biopsy group compared to image-guided core needle biopsy
clinicalCecilia Gigena3:54 ↗
Image-guided core needle biopsy is safe and effective for diagnosing neuroblastoma
clinicalCecilia Gigena4:00 ↗
QUAD #1: Cervical Tracheopexy with Dr. Alessandro de Alarcon
Cincinnati Children's typically uses a combined cervical and thoracic approach for esophageal atresia cases.
clinicalAlessandro de Alarcon0:49 ↗
Preoperative testing includes dynamic CT imaging, pulmonary function tests, microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, and flexible bronchoscopy.
host_summaryTodd Ponsky0:55 ↗
Required intraoperative equipment includes a neck tray, MLB tray, and Maloney dilators or NG tubes.
clinicalAlessandro de Alarcon1:15 ↗
Flexible bronchoscopy during the operation is key, and endotracheal tube placement must allow visualization during the procedure.
clinicalAlessandro de Alarcon1:21 ↗
Nasotracheal intubation is often used with the cuff positioned high, sometimes almost at the glottis.
clinicalAlessandro de Alarcon1:29 ↗
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