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Complete Tracheal Rings — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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HardRespiratoryComplete Tracheal RingsRACP Paediatrics

A 6-month-old infant with trisomy 21 has noisy breathing and recurrent aspiration. Flexible bronchoscopy shows complete tracheal rings. What is the diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Complete tracheal rings (tracheal stenosis)

Complete tracheal rings cause fixed tracheal stenosis. Children with trisomy 21 have an increased incidence. Unlike tracheomalacia, complete rings produce a rigid non-collapsible narrowed trachea.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Congenital Airway Anomalies