Laryngotracheoesophageal clefts

Julie E Strychowsky; Reza Rahbar

doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.02.005

Laryngotracheoesophageal clefts

Semin Pediatr Surg. 2016 Jun;25(3):128-31. doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.02.005. Epub 2016 Feb 21.

Authors

Julie E Strychowsky¹, Reza Rahbar²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, 800 Commissioners Rd. E., London, Ontario, Canada.
² Department of Otolaryngology, Communication Enhancement, Harvard University, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, LO-367, Boston, MA 02115. Electronic address: reza.rahbar@childrens.harvard.edu.

PMID: 27301597
DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.02.005

Abstract

Laryngotracheoesophageal clefts are rare congenital anomalies of the aerodigestive tract. Patients may present with airway and/or swallowing impairments. An approach to evaluation and management is presented. Important pearls for conservative and surgical management are discussed. Open versus endoscopic surgical techniques are reviewed.

Keywords: Aspiration; Laryngeal cleft; Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft; Pediatrics; Swallowing dysfunction.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Congenital Abnormalities / diagnosis
Congenital Abnormalities / surgery*
Endoscopy / methods
Esophagus / abnormalities*
Esophagus / surgery
Humans
Larynx / abnormalities*
Larynx / surgery
Trachea / abnormalities*
Trachea / surgery

Supplementary concepts

Laryngeal cleft