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LA70.2 Choanal atresia

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Any condition in neonates, caused by failure of the nose to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by narrowing or blockage of the nasal airway by tissue. This condition may also present with chest retraction unless child is breathing through mouth or crying, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and inability to nurse and breathe at same time.

synonyms

• Choanal atresia
• choanal fusion
• atresia of nares
• congenital stenosis of nares
• congenital stenosis of choanae
• nasal atresia NOS
• Choanal atresia, unilateral
• Choanal atresia, bilateral
• Congenital atresia of anterior nares
• anterior atresia of nares
• anterior congenital stenosis of nares
• Congenital atresia of posterior nares
• posterior atresia of nares
• posterior congenital stenosis of nares

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