Accessory Nostril Associated With Choanal Atresia

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pediatric Surgery
• Congenital Deformities

Background:

• Accessory nostril (or supernumerary nostril) is a rare congenital nasal anomaly.
• Fewer than 50 cases have been documented since its first report in 1906.
• A standardized surgical treatment for this condition is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a surgical approach for managing a rare case of accessory nostril.
• To address concurrent bilateral choanal atresia in a pediatric patient.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of a pediatric case with left-sided accessory nostril and bilateral choanal atresia.
• Detailed description of the surgical technique employed by the authors.

Main Results:

• Successful surgical correction of the accessory nostril and choanal atresia.
• Demonstration of a viable surgical strategy for this complex anomaly.

Conclusions:

• This case highlights the importance of tailored surgical interventions for complex congenital nasal deformities.
• The described surgical approach offers a potential solution for accessory nostrils combined with choanal atresia.