Congenital Bilateral Adult Choanal Atresia Undiagnosed until the Second Decade: How We did it
Background Bilateral congenital choanal atresia that presents in adulthood is rare. There are only eight reported cases in the literature. Method We present a ninth case of adult bilateral choanal atresia diagnosed at the age of 20 years. Can a bilateral choanal atresia present so late in life when...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Allergy & Rhinology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2500/ar.2016.7.0155 |
| Summary: | Background Bilateral congenital choanal atresia that presents in adulthood is rare. There are only eight reported cases in the literature. Method We present a ninth case of adult bilateral choanal atresia diagnosed at the age of 20 years. Can a bilateral choanal atresia present so late in life when such a condition is considered incompatible with life? Results and Conclusion Clinical details, diagnosis, and surgical steps with a clear depiction of photographs and comparison with all other previously reported cases, which can help novel otolaryngologists in their clinical practice are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2152-6567 |