A RARE CASE REPORT OF BILATERAL CHOANAL ATRESIA IN AN ADULT

Highlights • Choanal atresia is a congenital malformation of the nasal cavity characterized by the complete obliteration of the posterior choanae. • Adult bilateral choanal atresia is a rare entity. • Endoscopic transnasal choanoplasty is the criterion standard treatment. • The exact role of the pos...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2017-01, Vol.37, p.127-129
Main Authors: Anajar, Said, Hassnaoui, Jawad, Rouadi, Sami, Abada, Reda, Roubal, Mohammed, Mahtar, Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bilateral nasal obstruction
Case Report
Choanal atresia
Congenital
Stent
Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • Choanal atresia is a congenital malformation of the nasal cavity characterized by the complete obliteration of the posterior choanae. • Adult bilateral choanal atresia is a rare entity. • Endoscopic transnasal choanoplasty is the criterion standard treatment. • The exact role of the postoperative stent and use of mitomycin C is controversial.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.05.002