Asymptomatic congenital tracheal stenosis

Respirol Case Rep. 2019 Aug 1;7(7):e00472. doi: 10.1002/rcr2.472. eCollection 2019 Oct.

Abstract

Congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) is often identified by characteristic wheezes and cyanosis in childhood. However, an asymptomatic progression to adulthood is rare. Asymptomatic latent CTS cases with a mild degree of stenosis may exist.

Keywords: Complete tracheal rings; congenital tracheal stenosis; tracheal bronchus.