Congenital Laryngotracheoesophageal Cleft Masquerading As Recurrent Pneumonia
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (LTEC) is a uncommon congenital malformation of the posterior part of the larynx, creating an abnormal communication between the laryngo-tracheal axis and the pharyngooesophageal axis. This condition manifest with non-specifi c 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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Vishrutha . , Ramesh H, Mohan M, Harsha BM
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- DOI 10.21304/2015.0204.00096
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