Significance of Posterior Septectomy in the Management of Choanal Atresia in Young Adults
Journal Title: Otolaryngology Open Access Journal - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 7
Abstract
Unilateral choanal atresia is more common than bilateral cases. Unilateral cases may present later in life with unilateral nasal congestion and mucoid rhinorrhea. Pure bony atresia represents 30% of cases while mixed bony and membranous atresia is more common (70%).
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Waleed Ragab Jabri
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