Presentation
Respiratory distress. Failure to pass NG tube.
Patient Data
Age: 4 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Choanal atresia
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Info
There is narrowing of the choana bilaterally with mebranous obstruction and retention of secretions. An NG tube has been inserted into the mouth.
Case Discussion
Choanal atresia can be unilateral or bilateral and may be secondary to bony or membranous obstruction. Even where the atresia is caused by a membrane, the bony portion of the choana are usually narrowed.
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