Introduction: Deglutition is a vital function for the newborn. Laryngeal cleft is a rare congenital abnormality in the posterior laryngotracheal wall. It occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 to 20,000 births. Tracheoesophageal fistula is an abnormal connection between the esophagus and the trachea and affects 1 in 2,400 to 5,000 births. Diagnosis of both abnormalities comes after problems with feeding which includes coughing, cyanosis, failing to gain weight, and pulmonary infections. The diagnosis is established through the following endoscopic examination: microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.
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Tracheal and airway disorders
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FuenteInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology