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Pediatric Airway Pathology Series: Complete Tracheal Rings

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1.  Where is the cricoid cartilage located?
  1. Supraglottis
  2. Gottis
  3. Subglottis
  4. Bronchioles
2.  Infants with complete tracheal rings may demonstrate symptoms such as:
  1. Stridor
  2. Noisy breathing
  3. Respiratory distress
  4. All of the above
3.  Older children with complete tracheal rings may demonstrate symptoms such as:
  1. Decreased exercise tolerance
  2. Enlarged lymph nodes on the neck
  3. Thick discharge from the nasal cavity
  4. Non-productive cough
4.  The recommended workup for a complete tracheal ring includes:
  1. Chest Xray
  2. MRI
  3. Echocardiography
  4. All of the above
5.  Which of the following comorbidities leads to poorer outcomes in managing complete tracheal rings?
  1. Hypoplastic lungs
  2. Abnormal heart rhythms
  3. Complete cleft palate
  4. Esophageal fistula