Repair of Choanal Atresia
What to Think About
Surgery may be delayed until the child is 2 or 3 years old if only one nasal passage is blocked.
The transnasal technique requires less operating time than the transpalatal approach, but the risk of the nasal passages closing later may be higher.
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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 | |