title: Anesthetic challenges in managing a case of type III laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft.
abstract: Laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft (LTEC) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by failure of fusion of the cricoid cartilage posteriorly and incomplete development of the tracheo-esophageal septum. Securing the airway during anesthesia in patients with LTEC, especially in the severe forms is a challenge. We describe the anesthetic management and the airway challenges in a neonate with type III LTEC who underwent bronchoscopy and repair of LTEC.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, PVS Memorial Hospital, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Nisha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rajmohan
authors.forename: Hassy
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Prakasam
authors.forename: Johny V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Francis