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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
Keiichi Morita
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Keiichi Morita
Kobe, JP 

Keiichi Morita practices in Kobe, Japan. Morita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheal Agenesis. Their top areas of expertise are Tracheal Agenesis, Lung Agenesis, Congenital Tracheomalacia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Endoscopy.

Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Michael J. Rutter
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Michael J. Rutter
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
513-636-4200
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English
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Michael Rutter is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rutter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheal Agenesis. His top areas of expertise are 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 | Otolaryngology
Elite in Tracheal Agenesis
Dr. Douglas R. Sidell
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
650-498-7200
Languages Spoken:
English
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Douglas Sidell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sidell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheal Agenesis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheal Agenesis, Laryngeal Cleft, Micrognathia, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

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