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Endoscopic repair of unilateral choanal atresia with the KTP laser: a one stage procedure

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

K. T. Tzifa  and
D. W. Skinner
K. T. Tzifa
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Shewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, UK.
D. W. Skinner
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Shewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, UK.
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Abstract

This paper, describes the endoscopic repair of unilateral choanal atresia with the KTP laser, a one-stage procedure, with no requirement for stenting. Three patients are presented with unilateral choanal atresia, aged six, nine and 38-years-old. The procedure combines the excellent endoscopic visualization, with the good haemostatic and penetrating properties of the KTP laser. Follow up was between 12 months and four years with all choanae remaining patent, no dilatation was required. No surgical complications were noted.

Keywords

Nasal ObstructionLaser Surgery
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 4 , April 2001 , pp. 286 - 288
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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