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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1990;33(3): 637-42. |
Two Cases of Congenital Choanal Atresia |
Sung Hyung Lee, MD, Sun Jin Eun, MD, Mun Heum Park, MD and Jang Su Suh, MD |
Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Korea |
선천성 후비공 폐쇄증 2례 |
이성형 · 은선진 · 박문흠 · 서장수 |
영남대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실 |
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ABSTRACT |
Congenital choanal atresia is a congenital obstruction between the nasal cavity and the nasopharyngeal vault. Bilateral or unilateral choanal atresia occurs as an isolated congenital anomaly and 50% are associated with other congenital defects. Bilateral choanal atresia demands immediate recognition in the newborn and restoration of the nasal airway as soon as possible. However, unilateral choanal atresia is usually recognized in childhood and requires an elective, safe operative technique with minimal morbidity and requires an elective, safe operative technique with minimal morbidity and predictable long-term results. The authors have experienced two cases of unilateral congenital choanal atresia with good result by transpalatal approached excision.
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