[Bilateral bony choanal atresia in an adult].
A case of 17-year old male, complaining of long term nasal obstruction is presented. Endoscopic nasal exploration showed a bilateral bony choanal atresia, confirmed by TC scan. Bilateral choanal atresia in newborns is a life-threatening malformation. The urgency management includes, first of all, the establishment of a sure orotracheal airway and a delayed surgical correction. A few instances do not produce an acute respiratory distress in newborns and failed to be diagnosed until nasal obstruction develops other symptoms in adult life.
Cánovas Llorens
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Servicio de O.R.L., Hospital Son Dureta.
Carbonell Casasús
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D000293:Adolescent; D002754:Choanal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Atresia bilateral, ósea, de coanas en adulto.