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What is the definition of Larynx Atresia?

Laryngeal atresia, also known as congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS), is a very rare congenital (present at birth) condition in which the larynx (voice box) does not form properly. When the baby is born, the larynx remains closed, causing a complete upper airway obstruction.

What are the symptoms of Larynx Atresia?

Symptoms of laryngeal atresia occur at birth with a newborn being unable to cry or breathe.

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What are the current treatments for Larynx Atresia?

If laryngeal atresia is discovered before birth, fetal surgery may be performed to open the larynx. Treatment for laryngeal atresia requires an emergency tracheostomy (hole in throat) at birth to allow the baby to breathe. Once the child is 4 years old, reconstructive surgery can be performed to create a permanent opening inside the trachea for the child to breathe normally. After reconstructive surgery for laryngeal atresia, voice therapy may be necessary.

Who are the top Larynx Atresia Local Doctors?

Elite in Larynx Atresia

Dr. Michael J. Rutter

Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

Elite in Larynx Atresia

Dr. Michael J. Rutter

Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave,

Cincinnati, OH

513-636-4200

Languages Spoken:

English

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Accepting New Patients

Michael Rutter is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rutter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Larynx Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Larynx Atresia, Laryngeal Cleft, Endoscopy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Rutter is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Larynx Atresia

Dr. Reza Rahbar

Otolaryngology

Elite in Larynx Atresia

Dr. Reza Rahbar

Otolaryngology

333 Longwood Ave, Floor 3,

Boston, MA

617-355-6417

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

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Reza Rahbar is an Otolaryngologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rahbar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Larynx Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Cleft, Larynx Atresia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Rahbar is currently accepting new patients.

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Distinguished in Larynx Atresia

Dr. Clark A. Rosen

Otolaryngology

Distinguished in Larynx Atresia

Dr. Clark A. Rosen

Otolaryngology

University Of California San Francisco

400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300,

San Francisco, CA

415-476-1000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Clark Rosen is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rosen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Larynx Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.