AUTHOR=Kwong Kelvin M. TITLE=Current Updates on Choanal Atresia JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pediatrics VOLUME=3 YEAR=2015 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2015.00052 DOI=10.3389/fped.2015.00052 ISSN=2296-2360 ABSTRACT=

Choanal atresia (CA) is a relatively uncommon but well-recognized condition characterized by the anatomical closure of the posterior choanae in the nasal cavity. Since the original description back in the early eighteenth century, there have been controversies regarding its exact pathogenesis, the optimal surgical approach, and the use of adjunct treatments such as post-surgical stenting and anti-neoplastic agents, despite of abundant literature available. The emergence and development of new technologies play a significant role in the management of this condition. This review provides a comprehensive clinical update on CA and identifies areas for future study based on the existing available literature.