To stent or not to stent? A meta‐analysis of endonasal congenital bilateral choanal atresia repair

The use of nasal stents as a postoperative adjunct following repair of choanal atresia remains controversial. The study objective was to systematically review the literature regarding the efficacy and safety of stenting following transnasal endoscopic repair of bilateral choanal atresia.

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