Objectives Review the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for laryngeal and
laryngotracheoesophageal clefts as they can be a major cause of respiratory and feeding …

Esophageal Atresia (EA) is a severe developmental defect of the foregut that presents with
or without a Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula (TEF). The prevalence of EA/TEF over time and …

Anomalies in tracheo-esophageal development result in a spectrum of congenital
malformations ranging from, most commonly, esophageal atresia with or without trachea …

Despite acute respiratory and chronic respiratory and gastro-intestinal complications, most
infants and children with a history of oesophageal atresia/trachea-oesophageal fistula …

Congenital lung and lower airway abnormalities are rare, but they are an important
differential diagnosis in children with respiratory diseases, especially if the disease is …

Objectives: Aerodigestive disorders encompass various pathological conditions affecting the
lungs, upper airway, and gastrointestinal tract in children. While advanced care has primarily …

Congenital or acquired disorders of the pediatric airway can affect the upper, lower, or entire
airway. There are fundamental differences between the anatomy and physiology of the …

CHARGE syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic condition that is primarily diagnosed
based on clinical features, with genetic testing available for confirmation. The CHARGE …

Background Long segment laryngotracheoesophageal clefts (LTECs) are very rare large‐
airway malformations. Over the last 40 years mortality rates declined substantially due to …

The larynx enables speech while regulating swallowing and respiration. Larynx function
hinges on the laryngeal epithelium which originates as part of the anterior foregut and …