Neurologic Evaluation in Children With Laryngeal Cleft
Authors
Walker RD, Irace AL, Kenna MA, Urion DK, Rahbar R
Publication
JAMA Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surgery
Date
July 2017
Conclusions
“A substantial proportion of patients with laryngeal cleft have coexistent neuromuscular dysfunction as a likely contributing factor to dysphagia and aspiration. Collaboration with a neurologist and appropriate neuroimaging may provide diagnostic and prognostic information in this subset of patients. At times, imaging will identify critical congenital malformations that require surgical treatment.”