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- Choanal atresia is a congenital nasal abnormality where one or both nasal cavities are blocked, making it the most common issue of this kind.
- Around one-third of cases are bilateral, which usually leads to early diagnosis in newborns because of breathing difficulties.
- The case discusses an adolescent girl with bilateral choanal atresia who experienced nasal congestion and underwent a surgery called bilateral transnasal endoscopic choanoplasty to reopen her nasal passage.
Article Abstract
Congenital abnormality of the nasal cavities called choanal atresia is characterized by a loss of patency at the posterior extremities of one or both nasal canals. It is the most frequent congenital nasal cavity abnormality. A third of cases with choanal atresia occur bilaterally, and due to respiratory difficulty in the newborn period, it is almost always diagnosed. Bilateral choanal atresia has rarely been identified in adults and is very uncommon. We describe the case of an adolescent girl who suffered from bilateral choanal atresia after presenting with persistent nasal congestion, snoring, and an inability to breathe through her nose. To restore the choanal patency, she underwent bilateral transnasal endoscopic choanoplasty.
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Article Synopsis
- Choanal atresia is a congenital condition where the nasal passages don't properly form, leading to breathing difficulties, and can often go unnoticed, especially if it's unilateral.
- A 24-year-old woman experienced chronic nasal obstruction and underwent endoscopic surgery to correct bilateral choanal atresia, successfully restoring airflow.
- Early surgical treatment is crucial for infants, but adult cases are rare; diagnostic tools like nasal endoscopy and CT scans are essential for planning the surgery.
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