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How Rare Is It?
Not As Rare As You Might Think
Laryngeal cleft is commonly reported to occur in 1 out of every 10,000 - 20,000 live births.
However, that statistic doesn’t present the full story.
That estimate comes from research conducted before 1970 and is only accurate for severe clefts (types 3 and 4).
In fact, mild laryngeal clefts have been found in up to 7.6% of children with chronic respiratory symptoms who undergo airway evaluation under anesthesia.*
Incidence
Up to 7.6% of children with chronic respiratory symptoms who undergo a DLB/ML&B*
Past Research
1 in every 10,000 to 20,000 live births