Laryngotracheal separation in neonatal brainstem dysfunction - 27/05/10
, N. Teissier a, O. Malard b, T. Van Den Abbeele a| pages | 4 |
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Summary |
Introduction |
Neonatal brainstem dysfunction (NBD) associates four symptoms of variable presence and intensity: suction-swallowing dysfunction, abnormal laryngeal sensitivity and motility, gastroesophageal reflux, and cardiac vagal overactivity.
Materials and methods |
We report three cases of severe NBD with chronic aspiration which required surgical management. Successive failures and clinical deterioration led us to perform laryngotracheal separation. The surgical procedure consisted in suturing the distal segment of the trachea to the cervical skin after complete closure of the larynx.
Results |
After surgery, these children did not present any pulmonary infection and were allowed oral nutrition. However, oral communication was no longer possible. Although it is a theoretically reversible procedure, the decision is ethically difficult in children free of mental deficiency, because of the vocal loss and the unpredictable NBD outcome.
Conclusion |
Laryngotracheal separation may be recommended after multidisciplinary decision for severe chronic aspiration in the particular case of children presenting with NBD.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Neonatal brainstem dysfunction, Laryngotracheal separation, Vocal loss
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Vol 127 - N° 1
P. 23-26 - mars 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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