[Anatomy of the choanae in the newborn]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1986;103(1):13-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The choanal atresia is a congenital malformation and his surgical procedure need to clarified. Ten anatomical specimens have been studied by anatomical measures and CT scan evaluation of the choanal for amend. Our study allow us to predict before surgery the maximum dimension of the choanal opening. A large opening seem to prevent choanal atresia recurrences.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choanal Atresia / pathology
  • Choanal Atresia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn*
  • Nasal Cavity / anatomy & histology*
  • Nasal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasopharynx / anatomy & histology*
  • Nasopharynx / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed