# A Case of Unsuspected Laryngeal Atresia With Comorbid Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Cardiac Defects

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of laryngeal atresia diagnosed after birth, highlighting the challenges in managing this condition.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in describing a postnatal case requiring urgent surgical intervention due to comorbidities.

## Key findings

- Laryngeal atresia was diagnosed postnatally after failed intubation attempts.
- Comorbid tracheoesophageal fistula and cardiac defects complicated the clinical management.
- Prompt surgical airway management was critical to prevent severe outcomes.

## Abstract

Laryngeal atresia is a rare congenital condition that presents with hypoxia and failed intubation attempts at birth. When diagnosed prenatally, options exist to obtain airway access during delivery. However, postnatal diagnosis requires a high degree of clinical suspicion and the prompt initiation of surgical airway management in order to avoid morbidity and mortality.