Synonyms: LTEC III | LTEC3 | Laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft type 3
A congenital respiratory tract anomaly characterized by a cleft extending through the cricoid cartilage sometimes into the cervical trachea with severe swallowing disorders lung infections and pulmonary damage.
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Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft type 3?
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Advocacy Organizations
Laryngeal Cleft Network
Laryngeal Cleft Network promotes awareness, early diagnosis, and effective treatment of laryngeal clefts. We serve the laryngeal cleft community, which includes patients, families, medical providers and anyone touched by a laryngeal cleft diagnosis. We do this by offering an up-to-date website, spreading awareness, awarding travel grants, sharing hero journeys and research opportunities.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
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Clinical Trials
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