Exam Preview for 1621: Pediatric Airway Pathology Series: What’s

Pediatric Airway Pathology Series: What’s in the Trachea?

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1. Symptoms for tracheomalacia, subglottic and tracheal stenosis at the moderate level would be evidenced by: Stagnant weight Mild increased work of breathing Occasional obstruction/ mild cyanosis All of the above
2. Older children with complete tracheal rings may demonstrate symptoms such as: Decreased exercise tolerance Enlarged lymph nodes on the neck Thick discharge from the nasal cavity Non-productive cough
3. Which of the following leads to poorer outcomes in managing complete tracheal rings? Hypoplastic lungs Abnormal heart rhythms Intact palate Esophageal fistula
4. Approximately what percent of tracheoesophageal fistulas involve a laryngotracheal cleft (LTC)? 5% 7% 10% 12%
5. Laryngeal clefts may be associated with young children who have: Atypical asthma Cystic fibrosis Obesity Croup