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[Bilateral choanal atresia in adults]

Salih Bakır1, Musa Ozbay, Vefa Kınış

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Medical Faculty of Dicle University, 21280 Diyarbakır, Turkey. drsalihbakir@hotmail.com.

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtisas Dergisi : KBB = Journal of Ear, Nose, and Throat
|May 20, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Bilateral choanal atresia, a congenital condition usually needing immediate treatment, is rarely seen in adults. This report details two adult sisters with this condition, reviewing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Congenital anomalies
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric surgery

Background:

  • Bilateral choanal atresia is a congenital nasal obstruction present at birth.
  • It typically necessitates prompt medical intervention due to breathing difficulties.
  • Delayed diagnosis or management can lead to significant long-term complications.

Observation:

  • Presents two rare cases of adult sisters diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia.
  • These individuals survived into adulthood with an untreated congenital anomaly.
  • Highlights the potential for individuals to adapt to chronic nasal obstruction.

Findings:

  • Reviews diagnostic methods for identifying choanal atresia in adults.
  • Discusses various surgical and non-surgical therapeutic interventions.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering choanal atresia in adult patients with chronic respiratory complaints.

Implications:

  • Suggests that bilateral choanal atresia may be underdiagnosed in adults.
  • Underscores the need for comprehensive evaluation of chronic nasal obstruction.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the long-term management of this congenital anomaly.

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