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Original Source: Long-term outcomes of endonasal surgery for choanal atresia: 28 years experience in an academic medical centre.
This study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of endonasal surgical treatment for choanal atresia (CA) and determine possible predictors of recurrence. A retrospective study of 50 cases of CA that were managed endonasally was conducted at an academic tertiary referral centre. Recurrence of disease was assessed with regard to the type and nature of atresia, presence of CHARGE association and stent usage. Bilateral CA cases (n = 76 sides) were operated at an early age and had an incidence of recurrenc...
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Risk Of Choanal Atresia, A Rare Congenital Abnormality, Likely Increased By Exposure To Herbicide
A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine...
Atrazine may increase risk of choanal atresia
A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine...
Exposure to herbicide may increase risk of rare disorder
A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say researchers.
Exposure to herbicide may increase risk of rare disorder, study finds
A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine...
Study: Exposure to herbicide may increase risk of rare disorder
(Baylor College of Medicine) A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say researchers a...
Tricuspid atresia: Treatments aim to improve blood flow
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Symptoms and Treatment of Choanal Atresia - Stenting Remains Controversial.
Congenital choanal atresia is a rare malformation of the upper airways occurring sole or within the scope of syndromes. The controversy regarding standardized surgical approach and optimal technique p...
This study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of endonasal surgical treatment for choanal atresia (CA) and determine possible predictors of recurrence. A retrospective study of 50 cases of CA th...
Introduction: We report the first published description of transoral use of the transnasal flexible laryngoesophagoscope during surgical correction of choanal atresia. Case report: A four-month-old bo...
Endoscopic management of congenital bilateral posterior choanal atresia: value of using stents.
Objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using stents after endoscopic repair of bilateral posterior choanal atresia. Twenty cases of congenital bilateral posterior choanal at...
