The role of endoscopy in the treatment of IV type laryngotracheal cleft complications after surgical repair

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Feb;78(2):377-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.11.022. Epub 2013 Nov 25.

Abstract

Laryngotracheal cleft (LTC) is a rare congenital anomaly. Severe forms of LTC are usually treated surgically using extracorporeal circulation. Despite tremendous improvement of surgical techniques, postoperative complications are still frequent. We report a comprehensive description of an endoscopic approach to diagnosis, surgical repair and endoscopic treatment of complications after correction in a type IV LTC.

Keywords: Airway stent; Endoscopy; Laryngotracheal cleft.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Congenital Abnormalities / etiology
  • Congenital Abnormalities / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Laryngoscopy / methods*
  • Larynx / abnormalities*
  • Larynx / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Trachea / abnormalities*
  • Trachea / surgery
  • Tracheal Diseases / surgery*

Supplementary concepts

  • Laryngeal cleft