Novel use of high-flow nasal cannula therapy in the management of pyriform aperture stenosis: case report. Issue 6 (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fuzi, J; Teng, A; Saddi, V; Soma, M
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 134:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 558
• Page End: 561
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Nasal Obstruction, -- Constriction, -- Pathologic, -- Noninvasive Ventilation, -- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S002221512000119X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Pyriform aperture stenosis is a rare form of congenital nasal obstruction; it poses a management dilemma for otolaryngologists and physicians alike. It can result in poor weight gain and potentially life-threatening airflow obstruction. The challenge lies in the difficulty to predict which patients will require invasive operative management versus conservative therapy alone. Case report: This case demonstrates the successful use of high-flow nasal cannula therapy in a young child with pyriform aperture stenosis.