Larnygeotracheoesophageal Cleft

**Semantic type:** Congenital Abnormality

**Definition:** A rare congenital abnormality in the laryngo-tracheal wall. It results from the incomplete development of the tracheoesophageal septum. Signs and symptoms include coughing, cyanosis, repeated pulmonary infections, and failure to gain weight.

**Synonyms:** - Congenital Cleft Larynx - Laryngeal Cleft - Laryngotracheoesophageal Cleft - Tracheal Cleft