Creator: Shaun DMello
Keywords: choanal atresia, choanal atresia syndrome, posterior choanal atresia, left choanal atresia, unilateral choanal atresia in infants, congenital choanal atresia

Written by Shaun DMello, B.A.

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Apr 07, 2015

Glossary

Otolaryngologists - Better known as ENT doctors, these specialists have expertise in diseases and conditions that affect the structures in the ear, nose and throat.

CHARGE Syndrome - This is a syndrome that affects children causing birth defects that include coloboma of the eye, heart anomaly, choanal atresia, growth retardation, and genital and ear anomalies.

Gastrointestinal specialist - A GI specialist is a gastroenterologist or doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the digestive system.

Published on Feb 25, 2015
Last Updated on Apr 07, 2015

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