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Endoscopic Transeptal Choanoplasty with Resection of Rostrum of Sphenoid
Karthik Shamanna1, Devika Renjith1
1Department of ENT, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka 560002 India.
Abstract:
Unilateral Choanal atresia is rare. Bilateral choanal atresia though common, is incompatible with life. 24-year female came with persistent complaints despite undergoing left-sided choanal atresia repair in childhood. Left-sided endoscopic assisted transeptal choanoplasty, posterior septectomy, and extended resection of rostrum of sphenoid done. Extended superior resection of rostrum of sphenoid increased success rate in our patient.

