Congenital laryngotracheoesophageal cleft masquerading as recurrent pneumonia
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (LTEC) is a uncommon congenital malformation of the posterior part of the larynx, creating an abnormal communication between the laryngotracheal axis and the pharyngo- oesophageal axis. Tins condition manifest with non-specific respiratory symptoms, posing diagnostic c...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (LTEC) is a uncommon congenital malformation of the posterior part of the larynx, creating an abnormal communication between the laryngotracheal axis and the pharyngo- oesophageal axis. Tins condition manifest with non-specific respiratory symptoms, posing diagnostic challenge. Here we report a case of 75 days old infant with recurrent pneumonia and acute life threatening event manifested as milk aspiration. On endoscopic evaluation type 1 LTEC (Laryngeo trachea esophageal cleft) was diagnosed. Intervention/Outcome : Infant was managed conservatively and doing well on follow up. |
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| Item Description: | 2349-6592 2455-7099 10.21304/2015.0204.00096 |