Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150 Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400 Selangor Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Serdang, Jalan Puchong, Kajang, 43000 Selangor Malaysia
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2024 Dec;76(6):5861-5863.
PMID: 39559060 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-024-04924-0

Abstract

We present a case report of congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis, in which the child was managed with a series of less invasive surgical procedures, which were eventually followed by repair via a sublabial approach. This case report aims to highlight that in severe stenosis, earlier open surgical intervention with bone drilling is suggested, as dilatation alone will result in recurrent stenosis. Open surgery with bone drilling not only facilitates faster recovery but also aids in oxygen weaning, shortens hospitalization duration, and reduces the risk of complications.

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