An Unusual Presentation of Vallecular Cyst with near Fatal Respiratory Distress and Management Using Conventional Laparoscopic Instruments.

Vallecular cyst is a rare cause of upper airway obstruction in infants and children and presentation like acute stridor with near fatal respiratory distress is extremely rare. It is one of the rare causes of difficult intubation, during which cyst aspiration can improve the access. Vallecular cyst is commonly managed using microlaryngoscope and specialized instruments.

Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: Management by video assisted thoracoscopic repair.

Report of the use of video assisted thoracic surgery for traumatic diaphragmatic hernia repair in two children.