Surgical Treatment of Type III Laryngotracheoesophageal Clefts: Techniques and Outcomes
Authors
Kou YF, Redmann A, Smith MM, Hart CK, Rutter MJ, de Alarcon A
Publication
Laryngoscope
Date
May 2022
Study Type
Surgical Technique / Outcomes Study
Conclusions
“Endoscopic and open approaches are effective for treatment of type III LTEC with 27.3% requiring revision and 93.9% of repairs intact at last follow-up. Overall swallowing outcomes were good in patients who underwent postoperative instrumental swallow evaluation.”