VACTREL syndrom & Choanal Atresia Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
VACTERL each letter stands for
A
- V-vertebral defects
- A-anal atresia
- C-cardiac defects
- TE - Tracheoesophageal fistula
- E-Esophageal atresia
- R-renal defects
- L-limb defects
2
Q
Most common congenital anomaly of the nose ?
A
Choanal Atresia
3
Q
Unilateral or bilateral bony defect is more common in Choanal Atresia
A
Unilateral
4
Q
Symptoms-of Choanal Atresia
A
Breathing difficulties “cyanosis” while feeding.
but PINK when crying !
5
Q
- Diagnosis of Choanal Atresia
A
CT – Confirmatory test
, failure to pass NG tube
*nasogastric tube obstruction in the nose
6
Q
Choanal atresia Treatment
A
Transnasal repair
7
Q
Choanal atresia associated with
A
CHARGE syndrome
8
Q
CHARGE syndrome
A
c=colomba (in pupil)
h=heart defect
a=atresis
r= retardation
g=genitourinary defect
e=ear defect
