Surgical Treatment of Type III Laryngotracheoesophageal Clefts: Techniques and Outcomes.
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Retrospective case series analyzing surgical techniques and swallowing outcomes in 33 patients with type III laryngotracheoesophageal cleft treated between 2000-2019. Compares open versus endoscopic repair approaches and evaluates postoperative functional results in this rare congenital airway anomaly.
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Determine surgical and swallowing outcomes after surgery for type III laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (LTEC). Case series with chart review. Chart review was performed on patients with type III LTEC between 2000 and 2019. Demographics, surgical outcomes, and swallowing outcomes were collected and analyzed. Thirty-three patients met inclusion criteria (28 open and 5 endoscopic repairs). Mean age was…
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