Choanal atresia

A congenital anatomic defect characterised by the absence of a normally present opening in an organ or tissue.

Disease Alternative Name

atretic
atresia
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Which of these is a finding of CHARGE syndrome ? 1) Coloboma of eye 2) Choanal atresia 3) Heart defects 4) All of these

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All of these are findings of CHARGE syndrome


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Choanal atresia is due to persistence of 1) Bucconasal membrane 2) Stomatodeum 3) Nasal Pits 4) None of these

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For immediate management of choanal atresia, McGovern's technique is used Later on its managed by surgical excision


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Term newborn with birth weight 3000gms born to a primi mother by normal delivery. Mother had uneventfull antenatal period. Antenatal anomalies scan not detected any abnormalities. Soon after birth baby cried and good Apgar score . At 15 min...See More

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Bilateral choanal atresia rule out other anomalies CHARGE ,Treacher Collin syndrome Try to pass NG tube to nostril Immediately airways should be maintained by ventilation or other mean MRI Nasopharynx to see whether bony or soft tissue...


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