Aim/Background : Airway anomalies are infrequent but potentially life
threatening in children. A program to care for these difficult children
was set up at our institution, and this paper summarizes our
experience. Methods: A total of 34 children were enrolled in the
program over a period of three years. These children were evaluated as
per the standard protocols. Treatment was individualized. Results: Of
these 34 children, 28 had their airways restored and are doing well.
Four children continue to remain on tracheostomy and two will require
long term tracheostomy. There were two deaths. All children are under
surveillance as there is a risk of recurrence. Conclusions: Airway
anomalies are complex problems with significant morbidity and
mortality. Current therapeutic modalities allow for good results. Most
children were successfully decannulated and did well