Asymptomatic congenital tracheal stenosis

Abstract

Key message Congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) is often identified by characteristic wheezes and cyanosis in childhood. However, an asymptomatic progression to adulthood is rare. Asymptomatic latent CTS cases with a mild degree of stenosis may exist.

Keywords

• Complete tracheal rings
• congenital tracheal stenosis
• tracheal bronchus