Treatment of congenital nasal cavity stenosis by balloon dilatation in a newborn: A case report

Abstract Neonates are obligate nasal breathers, and any form of neonatal nasal obstruction may have serious consequences. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to avoid severe hypoxia. Congenital bony nasal stenosis (CBNS) is an extremely rare cause of neonatal nasal airway obstru...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2011-07, Vol.75 (7), p.960-962
Main Authors: Ozdemir, R, Erdeve, O, Süslü, N, Akyol, U, Yurttutan, S, Uras, N, Oguz, S.S, Dilmen, U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheterization
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Nasal Cavity - abnormalities
Nasal Cavity - diagnostic imaging
Nasal Obstruction - congenital
Nasal Obstruction - diagnostic imaging
Nasal Obstruction - therapy
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Radiography
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Summary:Abstract Neonates are obligate nasal breathers, and any form of neonatal nasal obstruction may have serious consequences. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to avoid severe hypoxia. Congenital bony nasal stenosis (CBNS) is an extremely rare cause of neonatal nasal airway obstruction and can easily be confused with choanal atresia or stenosis. This is a paper to describe a balloon dilatation technique that can be an effective alternative to surgery for the treatment of congenital nasal cavity stenosis, with minimal stress to the patient.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2011.03.033