Choanal Atresia in Pediatric Airway

See how choanal atresia appear in a child's airway. This is a rare, congenital narrowing of the back of the nasal cavity that causes difficulty breathing. Choanal atresia can be bilateral, meaning it blocks both nasal passages, or unilateral, meaning only one nasal passage is blocked.

Related Centers and Programs: Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders