A neonatal case of an elongated soft palate

Abstract

The development of stridor and periodic desaturation in a 2 -dayold neonate born at term lead to the suspicion of upper airway obstruction. The patient underwent flexible fiberoptic laryngotracheobronchoscopy and was diagnosed as having an elongated soft palate and secondary mild pharyngomalacia. Early intervention with high PEEP therapy using nasal CPAP led to improvement in the patient condition.