Does patients' age predict their clinical outcomes following non-infectious epiglottitis? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-infectious epiglottitis, an infrequent but significant condition, presents challenges in airway management and treatment due to its potential for rapid progression.

Objective

To analyze differences in clinicodemographic characteristics, management strategies, and clinical outcomes between pediatric and adult cases of non-infectious epiglottitis.

Methods

A systematic search of four databases identified 57 patient records, all diagnosed with non-infectious epiglottitis. Children (<18 years) were compared to adults (≥18 years). Differences in clinicodemographic characteristics, management strategies, and clinical outcomes were analyzed. Outcomes included intubation, complications, and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Risk factors of these outcomes were

SUBMITTER: Safia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809843 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature