This podcast discusses the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative considerations for patients undergoing laryngeal cleft repair including: anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, pre-operative evaluation, anesthetic management, operative approach, and post-operative care.

Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and pathophysiology of a laryngeal cleft
- List the common symptoms that a patient may exhibit with various types of laryngeal cleft.
- Explain the approach used to diagnose a laryngeal cleft.
- Describe the common preoperative evaluation for laryngeal cleft surgery.
- Explain the anesthetic management plan for repair of type 1 and type II laryngeal clefts.
- Describe the operative approach for repair of type 1 and type II laryngeal clefts.
- Anticipate the post operative considerations following repair of type 1 and type II laryngeal clefts.

Initial Publication: January 19, 2023

Citation: Laird-Gion J, O’Halloran A, Soohey R, Rahbar R, Watters K, Wolbrink TA. Laryngeal Cleft. 01/2023. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/5322/laryngeal-cleft.

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