Leon Joseph , Shmuel Goldberg , Shlomo Cohen , Gabrielle Aschkenasy , Elie Picard
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Abstract
Aim
Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital anomaly of the larynx and is regarded as a process that resolves by the age of two years. The aim of the current study was to assess the prevalence of laryngomalacia beyond the age of 2 years, to describe its clinical characteristics and to identify risk factors.
Methods
We retrospectively reviewed all bronchoscopies performed over a 3 year period. We compared the prevalence of laryngomalacia between children younger and older than 2 years of age. We also compared the presenting symptoms and co-morbidities between the two age groups.
Results
Laryngomalacia was diagnosed in 167 (27 %) out of 618 pediatric bronchoscopies. Among the patients with laryngomalacia, 125 (75 %) were less than 2 years old and 42 (25 %) were more than 2 years old. Older children with laryngomalacia were more likely to present with snoring than stridor (44 % vs 24 %) and had more co-morbidities (48 % vs 22 %) than the younger group.
Conclusions
Laryngomalacia is not rare in children older than 2 years of age. Co-morbidities are reported frequently in these children. Snoring is a more common symptom in this age group. Further complementary prospective studies are necessary to confirm our observations.
期刊介绍:
The purpose of the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology is to concentrate and disseminate information concerning prevention, cure and care of otorhinolaryngological disorders in infants and children due to developmental, degenerative, infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, social, psychiatric and economic causes. The Journal provides a medium for clinical and basic contributions in all of the areas of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. This includes medical and surgical otology, bronchoesophagology, laryngology, rhinology, diseases of the head and neck, and disorders of communication, including voice, speech and language disorders.