Introduction: Traditionally, small laryngeal clefts may be closed endoscopically, while larger
clefts necessitate an open anterior approach. We report the presentation, evaluation and …

Objective To review the presentation and evaluation of laryngotracheoesophageal clefts as
well as their treatment modalities, especially endoscopic closure. Study design retrospective …

OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical presentation and management of all infants and children
presenting with laryngeal clefts to a tertiary pediatric ENT centre and to identify changes in …

Laryngeal cleft, first described by Richter in 1792, is a rarecongenital malformation.
Diagnosis can be challenging and is contingent upon a high index of suspicion based on …

Introduction Laryngeal clefts (LC) are congenital malformations of the upper aerodigestive
tract that can cause dysphagia, aspiration, and subsequent pulmonary complications. This …

Abstract Background/Purpose In Japan, surgical repair of a laryngotracheoesophageal cleft
(LTEC) typically consists of the anterior approach, with the lateral approach as an …

Objective To review the presentation and associated congenital abnormalities of laryngeal
cleft and present guidelines for its evaluation and management. Design A 10-year …

Objective To compare resource utilization and clinical outcomes between endoscopic mass-
closure and open techniques for laryngeal cleft repair. Study Design Case series with chart …

OBJECTIVES: Treatment of type I laryngeal clefts (T1LCs) remains controversial. We present
our experience with 16 endoscopic T1LC repairs to evaluate the effect of patient …

Objective To present the indications, techniques, results, and limitations of endoscopic
surgical treatment of laryngotracheal cleft. Design Retrospective case note study (2005 …