Laryngeal Cleft: Evaluation and Management
Authors
Douglas R. Johnston, Karen Watters, Lynne R. Ferrari, Reza Rahbar
Publication
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Date
June 2014
Results
“The presentation of laryngeal cleft usually involves respiratory symptoms, such as stridor, chronic cough, aspiration, and recurrent respiratory infections. Clefts of the larynx and trachea/esophagus can occur in isolation, as part of a syndrome (Opitz-Frias, VATER/VACTERL, Pallister Hall, CHARGE), or with other associated malformations (gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cardiac, craniofacial). This publication reviews the presenting signs/symptoms, diagnostic options, prognosis, and treatment considerations based on over a decade of experience of the senior author with laryngeal clefts.”