Congenital arhinia: case report of a rare congenital anomaly.
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چکیده
Congenital absence of the nose or arhinia is a rare defect of embryogenesis often associated with other anomalies. Arhinia is a life-threatening condition that requires a highly skilled neonatal resuscitation team in the delivery room. The associated anomalies often have a significant effect on the immediate as well as long-term outcome of the neonate. This report presents a case of congenital arhinia and reviews the management of such cases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of Iranian medicine
دوره 14 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011