Author/Editor     Žnidaršič, Marta; Rink, Nina; Grosek, Štefan; Ilijaš, Ana; Bohorč-Gazvoda, Irena; Jenko, Klemen
Title     Atrezija hoan - prikaz primera
Translated title     Choanal atresia - case report
Type     članek
Source     Med Razgl
Vol. and No.     Letnik 50, št. 1
Publication year     2011
Volume     str. 87-96
Language     slo
Abstract     Choanal atresia is a rare congenital malformation which occurs in every 5000 to 8000 live newborns. Clinically, it may present as an isolated form or in association with other malformations. In most cases, the cause is not found, but some are associated with a genetic mutation or the use of certain drugs agninst hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. The dominant clinical picture at birth is respiraiory distress with severe cyclic cyanosis. The paper presents the case of a girl with isolated bilateral choanal atresia who showed signs of respiratory distress and cyanosis at birth. The development of the nose and nasal cavity, the etiology, dinical picture, diagnostics, primary care, and surgical treatmeni of choanal atresia are discussed.
Descriptors     CHOANAL ATRESIA
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
CYANOSIS
HYPERTHYROIDISM
METHIMAZOLE
INFANT, NEWBORN