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What is the definition of Tracheal Agenesis?
Tracheal agenesis is a rare birth defect in which the trachea (windpipe) is completely absent (agenesis) or significantly underdeveloped (atresia). Signs and symptoms include polyhydramnios during pregnancy and respiratory distress, bluish skin color (cyanosis) and no audible cry shortly after birth. The underlying cause of Tracheal agenesis is currently unknown. Approximately 90% of cases are associated with other anomalies, including those of the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system and the genitourinary tract. Some cases may be part of a very rare condition known as VACTERL association.
What are the alternative names for Tracheal Agenesis?
  • Tracheal agenesis
  • Congenital tracheal stenosis
  • Congenital tracheal agenesis
  • Tracheobronchial stenosis, congenital
Who are the top Tracheal Agenesis Local Doctors?
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
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Akashi, JP 

Keiichi Morita practices practicing medicine in Akashi, Japan. Morita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheal Agenesis. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Tracheal Agenesis, Lung Agenesis, Congenital Tracheomalacia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Endoscopy.

Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Michael J. Rutter
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Michael J. Rutter
Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
513-636-4355
Languages Spoken:
English
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Michael Rutter is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rutter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheal Agenesis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Larynx Atresia, Laryngeal Cleft, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Rutter is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Douglas R. Sidell
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Douglas R. Sidell
Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Stanford Hospital And Clinics

801 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
650-723-5281
Languages Spoken:
English
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Douglas Sidell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sidell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheal Agenesis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheal Agenesis, Laryngeal Cleft, Stridor, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center