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Airway Tracheal Surgery

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Airway Tracheal Surgery
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Airway Tracheal Surgery
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Airway Tracheal Surgery

Pioneering Surgical Methods for Kids With Tracheal Disorders

91´óÉñ Children’s cardiothoracic surgeons have specialized expertise in heart, blood vessel and chest procedures. We offer integrated care for children and young adults with tracheal (windpipe) and bronchial (airway tubes) disorders that need surgical treatment.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">°Â±ð’r±ð at the forefront of airway surgery, giving kids with complex conditions the best possible chance to thrive. In fact, we developed a groundbreaking surgical treatment for tracheal reconstruction for patients with <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/morquio-syndrome.html\">Morquio syndrome</a>.&nbsp;<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">Part of award-winning heart centers in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Delaware</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/florida-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Florida</a>, our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-heart-surgery.html\">cardiothoracic surgery</a> team is highly skilled and trained in tracheal surgery. We partner closely with cardiac anesthesiologists, otolaryngologists (ENT), pulmonary critical care specialists and many others to provide complete care.&nbsp;<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">At 91´óÉñ, your child gets personalized treatments in state-of-the-art facilities with a family-centered approach. We focus on their unique needs, working for the best possible outcomes and quality of life.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n"}} id=text-b7756f8ddd class=cmp-text>

91´óÉñ Children’s cardiothoracic surgeons have specialized expertise in heart, blood vessel and chest procedures. We offer integrated care for children and young adults with tracheal (windpipe) and bronchial (airway tubes) disorders that need surgical treatment.Ìý

°Â±ð’r±ð at the forefront of airway surgery, giving kids with complex conditions the best possible chance to thrive. In fact, we developed a groundbreaking surgical treatment for tracheal reconstruction for patients with Morquio syndrome.Ìý

Part of award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida, our cardiothoracic surgery team is highly skilled and trained in tracheal surgery. We partner closely with cardiac anesthesiologists, otolaryngologists (ENT), pulmonary critical care specialists and many others to provide complete care.Ìý

At 91´óÉñ, your child gets personalized treatments in state-of-the-art facilities with a family-centered approach. We focus on their unique needs, working for the best possible outcomes and quality of life.

Our Services

Our team treats the full spectrum of airway disorders including complete tracheal rings, tracheomalacia (tracheal wall weakening), tracheal stenosis (airway narrowing), innominate artery compression syndrome, vascular ring anomalies, pulmonary artery sling and tracheal tumors.</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">We offer:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Team-based care from experts</b> in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-heart-surgery.html\">cardiothoracic surgery</a>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-cardiology.html\">cardiology</a>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-critical-care.html\">cardiac critical care</a>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/inpatient-heart-care.html\">inpatient heart care</a>, respiratory therapy, nursing and more working together for the best possible outcomes</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Tailored tests for the most accurate diagnosis and surgical planning,</b> like advanced <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/diagnosticcardio.html\">cardiac imaging</a> with 3D technology and 3D modelling, and small scopes to view inside the lungs and airways (bronchoscopy) and voice box (laryngoscopy)</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Individualized treatments </b>based on your child’s age, medical condition, overall health and specific needs</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>The latest, most advanced surgical techniques </b>using minimally invasive methods whenever possible, which can mean less scarring, less pain and a faster recovery</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Facilities with the latest surgical technologies and equipmen</b>t for the most complex procedures and the highest level of safety and cleanliness</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Postsurgery care and support </b>for better healing, pain management, recovery and long-term health, including an <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/enhanced-recovery-after-surgery.html\">enhanced recovery program</a>&nbsp;in Delaware specific to cardiothoracic surgery</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Full range of <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-rehabilitative-medicine.html\">rehabilitation services</a> </b>like physical, occupational, speech, feeding and swallowing and neurodevelopmental therapies to strengthen the body and mind, and protect development</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>An approach that involves the whole family</b>, including <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-psychology.html\">cardiac psychology</a> support, education, open communication and shared decision making</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-e6b9d12710 class=cmp-text>

Our team treats the full spectrum of airway disorders including complete tracheal rings, tracheomalacia (tracheal wall weakening), tracheal stenosis (airway narrowing), innominate artery compression syndrome, vascular ring anomalies, pulmonary artery sling and tracheal tumors.

We offer:

  • Team-based care from experts in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, cardiac critical care, inpatient heart care, respiratory therapy, nursing and more working together for the best possible outcomes
  • Tailored tests for the most accurate diagnosis and surgical planning, like advanced cardiac imaging with 3D technology and 3D modelling, and small scopes to view inside the lungs and airways (bronchoscopy) and voice box (laryngoscopy)
  • Individualized treatments based on your child’s age, medical condition, overall health and specific needs
  • The latest, most advanced surgical techniques using minimally invasive methods whenever possible, which can mean less scarring, less pain and a faster recovery
  • Facilities with the latest surgical technologies and equipment for the most complex procedures and the highest level of safety and cleanliness
  • Postsurgery care and support for better healing, pain management, recovery and long-term health, including an enhanced recovery programÌýin Delaware specific to cardiothoracic surgery
  • Full range of rehabilitation services like physical, occupational, speech, feeding and swallowing and neurodevelopmental therapies to strengthen the body and mind, and protect development
  • An approach that involves the whole family, including cardiac psychology support, education, open communication and shared decision making

Find Airway (Tracheal) Surgery Care at 91´óÉñ

We have many cardiothoracic surgeons and locations — find the care closest to you.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-de3fd9c387 class=cmp-text>

We have many cardiothoracic surgeons and locations — find the care closest to you.Ìý

Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers

Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-db59f37ec6 class=cmp-text>

Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.ÌýÌý

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Conditions & Treatments

We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2e594eb472 class=cmp-text>

We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

Arrhythmia

Bronchial Malacia/Stenosis

Complete Tracheal Rings

Congenital Heart Defects

Down Syndrome

Innominate Artery Compression Syndrome

Pulmonary Artery Slings

Skeletal Dysplasia

Tracheal Tumors

Trachealmalacia/Stenosis

Vascular Ring Anomaly

Expert Airway Surgery for Your Child

When your child needs airway (tracheal) surgery, you want the most experienced team. °Â±ð’r±ð recognized for performing advanced procedures and helping kids with highly complex conditions.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-1941c1cef2 class=cmp-text>

When your child needs airway (tracheal) surgery, you want the most experienced team. °Â±ð’r±ð recognized for performing advanced procedures and helping kids with highly complex conditions.

We <b>perform the full range of airway (tracheal) procedures</b>, even in the tiniest newborns.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-e1ae3de667 class=cmp-text>

We perform the full range of airway (tracheal) procedures, even in the tiniest newborns.


We use <b>highly advanced cardiac imaging like heart CT and life-size, 3D printed heart modelling</b> to plan surgery and educate you about the operation.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-e31bf413fd class=cmp-text>

We use highly advanced cardiac imaging like heart CT and life-size, 3D printed heart modelling to plan surgery and educate you about the operation.


We r<b>eport our outcome data to a national database and compare </b><a href=\"https://publicreporting.sts.org/chsd\" target=\"_blank\"><b>our outcomes</b></a><b>&nbsp;</b>against national averages.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-25c95eb22f class=cmp-text>

We report our outcome data to a national database and compare Ìýagainst national averages.


Our <b>surgical expertise is sought by families and providers </b>around the world.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-8d5629636b class=cmp-text>

Our surgical expertise is sought by families and providers around the world.


91´óÉñ <b>surgeons are</b> <b>researching</b> <b>new methods and programs to improve surgical success and recovery</b>. We regularly share our expertise.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2c5210c47e class=cmp-text>

91´óÉñ surgeons are researching new methods and programs to improve surgical success and recovery. We regularly share our expertise.


Expert Airway Surgery for Your Child

When your child needs airway (tracheal) surgery, you want the most experienced team. °Â±ð’r±ð recognized for performing advanced procedures and helping kids with highly complex conditions.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-018cd363eb class=cmp-text>

When your child needs airway (tracheal) surgery, you want the most experienced team. °Â±ð’r±ð recognized for performing advanced procedures and helping kids with highly complex conditions.

We <b>perform the full range of airway (tracheal) procedures in newborns to young adults</b> up to age 40.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-09df78e93f class=cmp-text>

We perform the full range of airway (tracheal) procedures in newborns to young adults up to age 40.


Our <b>surgical <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center/outcomes.html\"><b>outcomes</b></a> for the most complex procedures are excellent, and better</b> than national averages.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-da88c11d9e class=cmp-text>

Our surgical outcomes for the most complex procedures are excellent, and better than national averages.ÌýÌý


We use <b>highly advanced cardiac imaging, like CT scans and 3D technologies to prepare for surgery</b>. This helps provide precise and effective outcomes.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-e44af29fe5 class=cmp-text>

We use highly advanced cardiac imaging, like CT scans and 3D technologies to prepare for surgery. This helps provide precise and effective outcomes.Ìý


Our <b>surgical expertise is sought by families and providers around the world </b>through our second opinion program.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-f4bc358256 class=cmp-text>

Our surgical expertise is sought by families and providers around the world through our second opinion program.


°Â±ð’r±ð <b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center/cardiac-research.html\"><b>researching</b></a> new methods and programs to improve surgical success and recovery</b>. We regularly share our expertise.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-3bc8a40f16 class=cmp-text>

°Â±ð’r±ð researching new methods and programs to improve surgical success and recovery. We regularly share our expertise.


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Have Your Baby Here

The 91´óÉñ Advanced Delivery Program allows healthy moms to deliver at our children’s hospital in Delaware. This means your baby can get the critical care they need right away.Ìý</p>\r\n<p>If you can’t deliver here, we have advanced neonatal transport equipped with lifesaving technology. We’ll get your baby here safely and quickly.Ìý</p>\r\n"}} id=text-26e3be0154 class=cmp-text>

The 91´óÉñ Advanced Delivery Program allows healthy moms to deliver at our children’s hospital in Delaware. This means your baby can get the critical care they need right away.Ìý

If you can’t deliver here, we have advanced neonatal transport equipped with lifesaving technology. We’ll get your baby here safely and quickly.Ìý

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Care That Goes Beyond Medicine

When your family comes to 91´óÉñ, you’re well cared for. We want you to understand your child’s condition and how to help them stay healthy and succeed. We help you find community resources for your family. We also offer many supportive services, like social work, lodging at nearby Ronald McDonald Houses, creative therapies, pet therapy, Child Life programs, and much more.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-ff91ca0b67 class=cmp-text>

When your family comes to 91´óÉñ, you’re well cared for. We want you to understand your child’s condition and how to help them stay healthy and succeed. We help you find community resources for your family. We also offer many supportive services, like social work, lodging at nearby Ronald McDonald Houses, creative therapies, pet therapy, Child Life programs, and much more.

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Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-34d33a1fe6 class=cmp-text>

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.