The laryngotracheal junction is an anatomical region with special
pathophysiological features. This review presents clinical pictures and
malformations that manifest pre-dilectively at this localisation in children and
adolescents as well as in adults. The diagnostic procedure is discussed. The
possibilities of surgical reconstruction are presented depending on the
pathology and age of the patient.
Keywords
airway stenosis - inspiratory stridor - laryngeal malformation - airway surgery - tracheal reconstruction - laryngeal reconstruction