Endoscopic Repair of Choanal Atresia: 33 Years Later

Endoscopic repair of choanal atresia was first described in 1990.1 It is now the preferred surgery treatment for choanal atresia/stenosis. In 1987, the senior author performed the procedure on a newborn in respiratory distress. The surgery was successful. Thirty-three years later, the now grown woman was seen in clinic for nasal congestion. Although her current problem was related to rhinitis and turbinate hypertrophy, her visit also served as an opportunity to witness the healing from surgery 33 years ago. Endoscopic photos were obtained and are presented.