Choanal atresia in a cat

Abstract

This report describes a rare congenital condition and for the first time, CT imaging provided an accurate diagnosis and allowed planning for the successful treatment of unilateral membranous choanal atresia. In addition, concurrent congenital hydrocephalus was diagnosed.

Comprehensive management of congenital choanal atresia

“…It is a rare malformation, which occurs in 1:5000-7000 human births [1]. It has been observed in different species of terrestrial mammals [2][3][4]. In case of bilateral atresia, the ability at birth to breath spontaneously through the mouth depends on the species.…”