| Literature DB >> 14586524 |
Alan C Legasto1, Jack O Haller, Robert J Giusti.
Abstract
Congenital tracheal web is a rare entity often misdiagnosed as refractory asthma. Clinical suspicion based on patient history, examination, and pulmonary function tests should lead to its consideration. Bronchoscopy combined with CT imaging and multiplanar reconstruction is an accepted, highly sensitive means of diagnosis.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14586524 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-003-1030-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Radiol ISSN: 0301-0449