Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis: non-surgical management and long-term analysis

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2001 Aug 20;60(2):167-71. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(01)00503-1.

Abstract

Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis is a rare cause of airway obstruction in the newborn. Immediate recognition and therapy are essential for this potentially life-threatening condition. After initial management, which includes establishment of an oral airway, surgical repair of the stenotic bony inlet has been traditionally considered. We present a long-term follow-up of two patients with congenital pyriform aperture stenosis, who were managed expectantly. Pertinent embryology, clinical presentation, and general treatment strategies for these patients are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasal Obstruction / congenital*
  • Nasal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Nasal Obstruction / therapy*
  • Nose / abnormalities*
  • Otolaryngology / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome