The presence of stridor in the young child suggests a congenital or acquired abnormality of the large diameter airways. The diagnostic evaluation of the stridulous child is discussed. Emphasis is placed on those outpatient examination techniques and radiographic studies which can define the nature of the offending airway lesion (s).
Zalzal GHStridor and airway compromise. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1989;36 (6):1389-1402.
3.
Friedman EMCaustic ingestions and foreign bodies in the aerodigestive tracts of children . Pediatr Clin North Am. 1989;36 (6):1403-1409.
4.
Nielson DW, Heldt GP, Tooley WPStridor and gastroesophageal reflux in infants. Pediatrics . 1990;85(6):1034-1039.
5.
Koch BM, Milmoe G., Grundfast KMVocal cord paralysis in children studied by monopolar electromyography . PediatrNeuroL1987;3:288.
6.
Holinger LDEtiology of stridor in the neonate, infant, and child. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1980;89:397.
7.
Gonzales C., Reilly JS, Bluestone CDSynchronous airway lesions in infancy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol . 1987;96:77.
8.
Zalzal GH, Anon JB, Cotton RTEpiglottoplasty for the treatment of laryngomalacia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1987;96:72.
9.
Holinger LD, Konior RJSurgical management of severe laryngomalacia. Laryngoscope . 1989;99:136-142.
10.
Grundfast KM , Harley E.Vocal cord paralysis. OtolaryngClin North Am. 1989;22 (3):569-597.
11.
Rosin DF, Handler SD, Potsic WR, Wetmore RF, Tom Lwc.Vocal cord paralysis in children. Laryngoscope. 1990;100:1174-1179.
12.
Cotton RT, Seid ABManagement of the extubation problem in the premature child; anterior cricoid split as an alternative to tracheotomy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol . 1980;89:508-511.
13.
Zalzal GHRib cartilage grafts for the treatment of posterior glottic and subglottic stenosis in children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1988;97:506-511.
14.
Zalzal GHUse of stents in laryngotracheal reconstruction in children; indications, technical considerations, and complications. Laryngoscope.1988;98: 849-854.
15.
Pransky SM, Seid ABTumors of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. In: Bluestone CD, Stool SE, eds. Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 1990 :1215-1225.
16.
Reichert TJDisease of the larynx in infants and children. AAOHNS Publication #81187. 1987;30-32.
17.
Shikhani AH , Marsh BR, Jones MM, Holliday MJInfantile subglottic hemangiomas; an update . Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1986;95:336-347.
18.
Emmerson Sgp , Richman B., Spahn T.Changing patterns of epiglottitis in children . Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.1991;104:287-292.
