Operative technique and follow-up effect of endoscopic congenital choanal atresia and dilatation

Abstract

Objective:To discuss the operative technique and follow-up effect of endoscopic dilatation and plasty for congenital choanal atresia in infants. Method:Clinical data of 7 children with congenital choanal atresia operative treatmented during September 2016 to January 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. the follow-up were followed closely and analyz the operative effect. Result: Seven cases were diagnosed by electronic nasopharyngoscope, nasal CT confirm the nature of atresia plate, and all 7 case successfully complete the operation. Follow-up survey ranged from 8 months to 23 months, postoperative nasal ventilation is good. The first case of bilateral choanal atresia was removed the nasal stenting after operative 3 months, and founded stenosis 1 month later. Reoperation to enlarge the choanal and retained the nasal stenting for 6 months, no restenosis or atresia after 15 months of follow-up. One patient gave up further treatment because of his own reasons and was lost to follow-up. The other 5 cases had no obvious constriction, good ventilation and no operative complications.Conclusion:Electronic nasopharyngoscope is noninvasive, convenient and accurate in the diagnosis of choanal atresia. Nasal CT confirm the nature of the atresia plate. Endoscopic dilatation and plasty of choanal atresia should be retained the nasal stenting for more than 6 months, avoid re-constriction. .