Choanal atresia treated with transpalatal approach.
A case of unilateral choanal atresia (CA) presented in adulthood with unilateral nasal discharge and obstruction, and coloboma of right lower eyelid. Diagnosis of choanal atresia was made with 0 degree telescope and CT scan. It was treated surgically by transpalatal (TP) approach. Stent was kept for 6 weeks. Few adhesions developed, which were broken. There was no other complication in follow-up.
Najeeb
Tallat
T
Department of ENT, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. tallatnajeeb@yahoo.com
Ajmal
M
M
D000293:Adolescent; D002754:Choanal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods