Diagnosis and management of cleft larynx. Literature review and case report.
Laryngeal cleft is a rare congenital laryngeal anomaly that has been recognized more frequently in recent years. It can be a serious problem, consisting of separation of the arytenoids with a fissure resulting from a defect in the fusion of the posterior cricoid cartilage lamina. Dysphagia with aspiration of food is commonly seen with resultant bouts of pneumonia. Surgical repair has been successful in a handful of cases. This communication will review our institution's recent handling of a case successfully treated. The epidemiology, embryology, classification, diagnosis, and suggested treatment regimen for laryngeal cleft will also be outlined.
Eriksen
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Department of Otolaryngology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Zwillenberg
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Robinson
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007830:Larynx / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation