Abstract
Congenital laryngeal web is an otolaryngology rarity, which occurs due to incomplete recanalization of the larynx. We report a case of a 22 year-old patient who presented with a congenital anterior laryngeal web. We shall discuss the presentation, diagnosis, management and postoperative follow up of the case.
Highlights
Congenital laryngeal web is an otolaryngology rarity, which occurs due to incomplete recanalization of the larynx
We report a case of a 22 year-old patient who presented with a congenital anterior laryngeal web
Symptoms range from mild dysphonia to airway obstruction, depending on the web size and even stridor in rare cases
Summary
Among the congenital anomalies of the larynx, laryngeal webs are a rarity. Inhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ complete recanalization of the laryngotracheal tube is the usual cause. Open Access there is complete failure of recanalization, it results in laryngeal atresia. Diagnosis is done by laryngoscopy and management is in the form of laryngoscopic excision of the web using cold instruments or CO2 laser and placement of a silastic keel [2]. The objective of this case report is to frequent ourselves with the presentation, diagnosis, management and postoperative follow up of an otolaryngology rarity of congenital laryngeal web
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