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Latest revision as of 02:38, 25 September 2026
Which of the following is NOT true of choanal atresia?
a) The obstruction is most commonly membranous and not bony
b) Respiratory symptoms are often improved with crying
c) Bilateral disease is often diagnosed in the first weeks of life
d) It may be associated with other anomalies
e) Unilateral disease is often well tolerated and can be addressed later in childhood
Answer
Answer a.
Choanal atresia has an incidence of 1 in 7000 live births and a bony obstruction is present in 90% of cases. Infants are obligate nose breathers at rest, but symptoms may improve with crying (mouth breathing). Unilateral disease may not be diagnosed until later in life. Choanal atresia is part of the CHARGE association, thus patients should be assessed for other anomalies.
Notes
- This question originally printed in the Pediatric Anesthesiology Review Topics kindle book series, and appears courtesy of Naerthwyn Press, LLC.
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