ReviewAllergy & rhinology (Providence, R.I.)
Choanal Atresia Repair With Stents and Flaps: A Systematic Review Article.
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- Choanal atresia repair in Europe and the world - a comprehensive investigation of the current state of care.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Transnasal Endoscopic Repair of Unilateral Choanal Atresia in a Young Adult Using a Cross-Over Nasoseptal Flap Technique and a Bioabsorbable Mometasone-Furoate-Eluting Stent: A Case Report.Reports (MDPI) · 2026Article
- Revision Surgical Management of Refractory Nasal Vestibular Stenosis in an Exotic Shorthair Cat Using a Combined Surgical Technique and a Steroid-Eluting Implant (PROPEL Contour).Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Endoscopic Endonasal Repair of Bilateral Choanal Atresia in a Neonate with Placement of a Steroid-Eluting Bioabsorbable Nasal Stent (PROPEL) Using a Customised Alternative Insertion Technique: A Case Report and Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Coblation-Assisted Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Restenosis in Unilateral Choanal Atresia: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Congenital and Acquired Choanal Atresia: A Comprehensive Case Series on the Diagnosis and Contemporary Management.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
- Bilateral Choanal Atresia in 24 Years Old Woman: A Case Report.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Management of Choanal Atresia: National Recommendations with a Comprehensive Literature Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundChoanal Atresia is an obliteration by an atretic plate of the posterior choanae due to a failure of the bucconasal membrane to rupture. The insertion of stents post choanal atresia repair is familiar. Still, there are limited studies in the literature that specify the time to remove it, the best materials, and the effectiveness of each kind.
objectiveOur study aims to compare different types of choanal atresia stents and flaps and the outcome of different kinds of stents and flaps that use post-operatively. Also, to assess the risk of restenosis post-operatively with varying types of Stent and flaps.
methodsA systematic review via databases for different types of stents and flaps used in choanal atresia, including 31 studies with precise technique, variety of stents, restenosis rates, and risk factors (unilaterality, the component of the atretic plate). And about 10 different approaches to flaps reconstruction were mentioned.
resultsAccording to the data, we observed a successful rate of choanal atresia repair by using the ordinary ETT post-operatively ranged from 28 to 94.2%, which could be explained due to many factors. Post-operative Instructions on care and suctioning provided a good impact. Other types of stents found in case series like steroid eluting stents, Nelaton catheters, Silastic stents, or modified ETT have a promising future during 26 to 39 weeks follow-up. Still, they need further studies with randomization and more data. Flaps with different approaches and techniques showed promising results and fewer complication rates with or without stents, also now have been used in practice providing suitable alternatives for stents.
conclusionThe original types of choanal atresia stents were shown to have a wide variety of results, while innovative materials of stents showed promising results, however, in relatively small case studies. Flaps were now used in practice giving other choices for stents with fewer complications, better healing, and new choana formation.
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