Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
10088775 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Two children with nemaline core myopathy (NM) who required tracheostomy are reported. One had a severe neonatal form requiring tracheostomy in the neonatal period for continuous mechanical ventilation. The other had a milder form with obstructive sleep apnoea, who underwent tracheostomy at age 22 months after adenoidectomy and a trial of nocturnal nasal continuous positive airway pressure ventilation. These cases highlight the clinical heterogeneity of the condition and the important role of the otolaryngologist in its management.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery
Authors
Benjamin J. Cook, Robert G. Berkowitz,