Head and neck malformations of the pediatric airway.

The authors describe the head and neck malformations that can affect the upper aerodigestive tract. The article is organized so that it begins with the nose and extends through the larynx. A diagnostic table for the localization for an airway lesion is given. Medical and surgical treatment regarding various malformations including choanal atresia, Pierre Robin sequence, laryngomalacia, laryngeal edema, and subglottic stenosis are discussed.