Congenital bilateral adult choanal atresia undiagnosed until the second decade: How we did it.

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Congenital bilateral adult choanal atresia undiagnosed until the second decade: How we did it.

Allergy Rhinol (Providence). 2016 Jan;7(2):82-84

Authors: Verma RK, Lokesh P, Panda NK

Abstract
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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