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Choanal Atresia - A Rare Case Report
Choanal atresia is a rare congenital condition wherein there is unilateral or bilateral obstruction of posterior nasal passage. We report a case of bilateral choanal atresia in a two days old female presenting with chief complaints of respiratory distress since birth. Transnasal endoscopic surgery was used to obtain a patent airway.
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Bilateral Choanal Atresia, Endoscopic Diagnosis, Stenotic Choanae, Transnasal Endoscopic Canalization.
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