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  • Title: Management of infantile subglottic hemangioma: acebutolol or propranolol?
    Author: Blanchet C, Nicollas R, Bigorre M, Amedro P, Mondain M.
    Journal: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol; 2010 Aug; 74(8):959-61. PubMed ID: 20557953.
    Abstract:
    The successful management of subglottic hemangioma with propranolol has been reported. We report three cases of subglottic hemangioma treated with the cardioselective beta-blocker acebutolol, 8 mg/kg/day. Treatment was efficient in two cases while an open procedure was necessary in the third child. In our experience, acebutolol could be easily administered in oral form twice-a-day only with a dose that was adaptable according to the growth of the child and showed no side effects. We also report a case of rebound growth after beta-mimetic drug use and the efficiency of propranolol treatment in such a recurrence. Considering the lack of side effects and the advantages in terms of administration, we suggest acebutolol as a first-line treatment of subglottic hemangiomas for which intervention is required.
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