VII. Management of Tracheobronchomalacia
Level A Recommendations Recommendation 1: Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation is useful in children with severe TBM Recommendation 2: Tracheostomy may be necessary for TBM associated with severe cyanotic episodes and/or respiratory failure Recommendation 3: Custom-made long tracheostomy tube and positive pressure support may be necessary for severe TBM
Level B Recommendations Recommendation 4: Aortopexy is a safe & effective way to treat severe TBM Recommendation 5: Posterior tracheopexy than aortopexy is preferable for severe TBM Recommendation 6: Bethanecol could be considered in cases of severe TBM