Posterior Choanal Atresia

Also Known As:

Choanal Atresia, Posterior

Networked: 8 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Nose Diseases: 183
  - Choanal Atresia: 229
    - Posterior Choanal Atresia: 8
- Respiratory System Abnormalities
  - Choanal Atresia: 229
    - Posterior Choanal Atresia: 8
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: 203
- Nose Diseases: 183
  - Choanal Atresia: 229
    - Posterior Choanal Atresia: 8
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Respiratory System Abnormalities
    - Choanal Atresia: 229
      - Posterior Choanal Atresia: 8

Related Diseases

1.	Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Experts

1.	Saafan, Magdy Eisa: 1 article (01/2013)
2.	Han, Ping: 1 article (05/2011)
3.	Huang, Xiaoming: 1 article (05/2011)
4.	Liu, Xiang: 1 article (05/2011)
5.	Sun, Wei: 1 article (05/2011)
6.	Zeng, Liang: 1 article (05/2011)
7.	Ku, Peter K M: 1 article (02/2007)
8.	Tong, Michael C F: 1 article (02/2007)
9.	van Hasselt, Andrew: 1 article (02/2007)
10.	Gendeh, B S: 1 article (03/2006)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Posterior Choanal Atresia:

1.	Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)FDA Link 06/01/2001 - "To describe improved surgical treatment for posterior choanal atresia (PCA) by creating mucosal flaps with the aid of operating microscope, CO(2) laser, self-retaining nasal retractor, and stenting with a flat polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) keel. "
2.	YttriumIBA 02/01/2007 - "To report on the use of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in the treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. " 02/01/2007 - "Application of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma."
3.	HolmiumIBA 02/01/2007 - "To report on the use of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in the treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. " 02/01/2007 - "Application of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma."
4.	AluminumIBA 02/01/2007 - "To report on the use of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in the treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. " 02/01/2007 - "Application of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma."

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Stents 02/01/1988 - "An improved stent for use in the surgical management of congenital posterior choanal atresia." 01/01/2013 - "Objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using stents after endoscopic repair of bilateral posterior choanal atresia. " 01/01/2013 - "The use of stents after endoscopic repair of congenital bilateral posterior choanal atresia does not seem to decrease the incidence of re-closure and restenosis of the posterior choana. " 01/01/2013 - "Twenty cases of congenital bilateral posterior choanal atresia were managed by endoscopic transnasal approach which was performed using a nasal stent in 10 cases and without stenting in the other 10 cases. " 01/01/2013 - "Endoscopic management of congenital bilateral posterior choanal atresia: value of using stents."
2.	Radiotherapy 05/01/2011 - "Acquired posterior choanal atresia after radiotherapy can be successfully treated with transnasal endoscopic resection assisted by a powered instrument without stenting." 03/01/2006 - "A case of acquired posterior choanal atresia post radiotherapy is reported which was treated by endonasal endoscopic repair using microdebrider with untoward effect." 02/01/2007 - "Acquired posterior choanal atresia is an unusual complication following radiotherapy, and it can occur early after treatment. " 02/01/2007 - "To report on the use of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in the treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. " 02/01/2007 - "Application of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma."
3.	Lasers (Laser) 06/01/2001 - "To describe improved surgical treatment for posterior choanal atresia (PCA) by creating mucosal flaps with the aid of operating microscope, CO(2) laser, self-retaining nasal retractor, and stenting with a flat polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) keel. "
4.	Endoscopes 01/01/1997 - "Although several different techniques for management of posterior choanal atresia (PCA) are described already in the literature, we decided to try a new approach using rigid endoscopes. " 06/01/1992 - "The use of the rigid endoscope in the management of posterior choanal atresia represents a significant advancement in choanal surgery. "
5.	Solid-State Lasers 02/01/2007 - "To report on the use of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in the treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. " 02/01/2007 - "Application of holmium yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG) laser in treatment of acquired posterior choanal atresia following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma."