Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan (Apr 2024)

CASE REPORT: CHOANAL ATRESIA IN CHILDREN

  • Christopher Martinus Susanto,
  • Guntur Surya

DOI
https://doi.org/10.32539/jkk.v11i2.420
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 2
pp. 167 – 173

Abstract

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Choanal atresia is a disorder in which there is a congenital membrane or bone in one or both choanas due to the failure of the buconasalis membrane to divide from the embryonic period. Currently, there is still controversy about the effectiveness of various surgical techniques and the need for post-surgical use of stents and anti-neoplastic agents. Provides information regarding the diagnosis and management of choanal atresia. A 15-year-old female with bilateral choanal atresia. The patient underwent endonasal choanoplasty. Choanal was patented until the 8th week of post-operative evaluation. Management of choanal atresia. Making a neo-unicoana with a mucosal mesh is one of the effective surgical techniques for treating choanal atresia

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