False Computed Tomography Findings in Bilateral Choanal Atresia
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
False Computed Tomography Findings in Bilateral Choanal Atresia
Introduction Choanal atresia (CA) is a challenging surgical problem defined as a failure in the development of communication between the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Objective The objective of this study is to describe computed tomography (CT) findings in cases with bilateral choanal atresia. Methods The study involved performing axial and coronal non-contrast CT scanning with 2-3 mm sections ...
متن کاملCongenital bilateral choanal atresia.
Congenital choanal atresia (CCA) is the developmental failure of the nasal cavity to communicate with nasopharynx. Surgical repair is recommended in the first weeks of life in bilateral cases because this is a life-threatening situation in newborns. This is a case report of a full-term, healthy newborn baby presenting with intermittent attacks of cyanosis and respiratory distress soon after bir...
متن کامل[Bilateral choanal atresia in adults].
Bilateral choanal atresia is a congenital anomaly which occurs immediately after birth and requires immediate intervention. Therefore, it is very rare to see a patient who has reached an advanced age. In this article, we report two cases (sisters) who were able to reach advanced ages with bilateral choanal atresia. In the light of these two adult cases, we aimed to review the diagnostic and the...
متن کاملThe Role of Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Bilateral Choanal Atresia: Two Case Reports
Congenital posterior choanal atresia is an uncommon anomaly which may have lifethreatening consequences. This defect is frequently associated with other congenital abnormalities. CT scan confirms the diagnosis and accurately defines the anatomy of the atresia and differentiates osseous stenosis from membranous stenosis in the choanae. Therefore, CT may be the first-line imaging choice for the p...
متن کاملA missed bilateral choanal atresia.
Case A baby girl was born via emergency lower segment caesarean section after 33 weeks’ gestation. The mother had developed premature uterine contraction, leaking liquor followed by acute fetal distress condition as shown on cardiotocograph. The 1.85 kg baby was intubated in the operating theatre because of respiratory distress. The baby was noted to have a fl at nasal bridge, low set ears, pro...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1809-9777,1809-4864
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1570314