Congenital Causes of Upper Airway Obstruction in Pediatric Patients: Updated Imaging Techniques and Review of Imaging Findings

摘要

Upper airway obstruction is a common and potentially serious condition in the pediatric age-group. Neonates and young children are particularly susceptible because their immature airways are small in size and much more compliant than those of adults.1 Children with upper airway obstruction usually present with stridor or apnea, but they could also manifest with chronic problems, such as recurrent lung infections or obstructive sleep apnea, that can lead to growth retardation, chronic respiratory failure, cor pulmonale, and even death.