“…The VFSS (also known as modified barium swallow) has the advantage of being noninvasive, so it is commonly used both before and after laryngeal cleft repair. 6,8,10 Type 1 laryngeal clefts can be managed conservatively with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management, thickened feeds, and maneuvers during feeding to limit aspiration. Unfortunately, 75% to 80% of patients do not respond to conservative therapy.…”