A Novel Laryngotracheal Agenesis Variant With Esophageal Airway Continuity-A Case Report.

Law, William; O'Riordan, Isobel; Melhado, Caroline; Fallon, Brian; Tashiro, Jun; Shenoy, Priyanka; Shapiro, Peter; Bamanikar, Amruta et al. · Laryngoscope · 2026

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Abstract

We present an uncharacterized laryngotracheal agenesis variant with esophageal airway continuity, highlight limitations of existing classification systems, and demonstrate the possibility of primary crico-tracheal anastomosis. As awareness of these anomalies increases, careful anatomic description and individualized surgical reconstruction will be essential to advance the field and improve outcomes for these challenging patients.