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Completely Endoscopic Approach Using a Skeeter Drill to Treat Bilateral Congenital Choanal Atresia in a 33 Week Born Pre-term Baby

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Choanal atresia (CA) is a relatively rare condition manifesting with respiratory distress. Endoscopic approaches have superseded transnasal and transpalatal approaches. We present a case of a premature baby of 1.10 kg, who developed respiratory distress and was diagnosed with bilateral CA. A nasal airway was created endoscopically using a skeeter drill.

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  1. Kingsland, UK

    J. Chan

  2. Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, UK

    G. Ullas

  3. Care Hospitals, Hyderabad, India

    N. Vishnu Swaroop Narapa Reddy

  4. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK

    J. Chan

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Chan, J., Ullas, G. & Narapa Reddy, N.V.S. Completely Endoscopic Approach Using a Skeeter Drill to Treat Bilateral Congenital Choanal Atresia in a 33 Week Born Pre-term Baby. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 70, 608–610 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-018-1406-4

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