Repair of Choanal Atresia
Risks
The main risk of surgery to repair choanal atresia is needing another surgery if the airway does not stay open.
In general, children have a small risk of infection or bleeding. Any surgery involving general anesthesia carries a small amount of risk. Call the doctor if your child has bleeding, a fever of 100.5°F (38.1°C), pus coming from the nose, or you are unable to keep the stents clear so your child can breathe.
On rare occasions, injury to the nasal passages and skull may occur during surgery.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: January 8, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Surgery Overview | |
| What to Expect After Surgery | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How Well It Works | |
 | Risks |
| What to Think About | |
| References | |
| Credits | |