EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Tracheal agenesis is an extremely rare entity characterizing the complete or partial absence of the trachea. Commonly it is found in association with other congenital malformations however isolated TA cases have also been identified. Without prenatal identification such respiratory embarrassment creates a diagnostic dilemma requiring emergency tracheostomy and detailed broncho-esophagoscopy under anaesthesia. The case report will further contribute to the literature and highlight the importance of prenatal recognition of symptoms and increasing cognizance of this rare entity to prepare us to take appropriate postnatal measures including surgical reconstruction.

 Keywords: Tracheal Agenesis (TA); Dilemma; Broncho-Esophagoscopy; Tracheostomy

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