Laryngeal Cleft Repair
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Figure 1. Endoscopic photo of laryngeal cleft. | Figure 2. Closer view of interpartition septum with trachea anteriorly and esophagus posteriorly. |
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Figure 3. Vertical laryngotracheal fissure performed. Armoured ventilating tube in trachea. Posterior cleft exposed. | Figure 4. Ophthalmological self-retaining lid retractors used to maintain laryngofissure. |
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Figure 5. Two flaps created. First layer closure using 5-0 PDS. Knots on the esophageal side. | Figure 6. Second layer closure with 5-0 PDS suture. Knots on tracheal side cut short to minimize crusting. Laryngotracheal fissure closed (not shown). |