Choanal Atresia and Other Neonatal Nasal Anomalies
Publication/Presentation Date
12-2018
Abstract
Congenital nasal deformities can cause nasal obstruction with early respiratory distress. Choanal atresia is characterized by no communication between the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Pyriform aperture stenosis involves more anterior nasal obstruction with limited intranasal space. Nasal masses such as encephaloceles, gliomas, and dermoids are thought to be related through a skull base defect in utero. Imaging with computed tomography and MRI are helpful in distinguishing lesions and identifying intracranial communication. Nasolacrimal duct cysts can get infected and cause obstruction. Nasal septal deviation can be corrected at bedside if detected early. Evaluation and treatment are discussed with all these entities
Volume
45
Issue
4
First Page
751
Last Page
767
Published In/Presented At
Rajan, R. Tunkel, D. E. (2018). Choanal Atresia and Other Neonatal Nasal Anomalies. Clinics in Perinatology, 45(4),751-767. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clp.2018.07.011
Disciplines
Otolaryngology | Surgery
PubMedID
30396416
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty, Division of Otolaryngology
Document Type
Article