Advances in treatment of congenital posterior choanal atresia.
- Author:
Jingjing ZHANG
;
Qingfeng ZHANG
;
Delong LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Choanal Atresia;
pathology;
surgery;
Humans;
Nose;
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2016;30(4):342-344
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Congenital posterior choanal atresia is a rare congenital deformity. Due to the influence of nose and face and intellectual development, its preferred surgical treatment. But surgical treatment methods and technology are in dispute. The using of high resolution display systems combine with micro tools can effectively reduce postoperative scarring and adhesion formation which is the key point to prevent restenosis. There is also the focus of controversy whether should place an expansive tube after operation. Currently nasal endoscopic approach has become the first choice for otolaryngologist treating congenital posterior choanal atresia.
