Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft

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A laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft (LC) is a congenital malformation characterized by an abnormal, posterior, sagittal communication between the larynx and the pharynx, possibly extending downward between the trachea and the esophagus.

Also known as: LC, LTEC, Larnygeotracheoesophageal cleft, congenital cleft larynx, laryngeal cleft, laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft, laryngo-tracheo-esophageal diastema, tracheal cleft

7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft itself.

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↑ Esophageal disorder (1224) ↑ Tracheal disorder (1091)

Sub-types of Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft

Cleft larynx, posterior 0 trials
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 0 0 trials
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 1 0 trials
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 2 0 trials
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 3 0 trials
Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 4 0 trials

Including sub-types (7) Tagged with Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft (1)

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Gel or stitches? new study aims to help kids swallow safely

Symptom relief By invitation only

This study looks at two different procedures to help children aged 1 to 10 years who have trouble swallowing due to a laryngeal cleft (a gap in the airway). One procedure injects a gel to build up the airway wall, the other uses stitches to close the gap. The goal is to see which…

Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC

Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft

Where it sits in the disease tree

Gel or stitches? new study aims to help kids swallow safely