ICD-11 definition : Any condition in neonates, caused by failure of the nose to correctly develop during
the antenatal period. This condition is characterized by narrowing or blockage of
the nasal airway by tissue. This condition may also present with chest retraction
unless child is breathing through mouth or crying, difficulty breathing, cyanosis,
and inability to nurse and breathe at same time.;
ICD-11 synonym : congenital stenosis of nares; congenital stenosis of choanae; nasal atresia NOS; choanal fusion; atresia of nares;
ICD-11 inclusion : anterior congenital stenosis of nares; congenital atresia of posterior nares; anterior atresia of nares; congenital atresia of anterior nares; posterior congenital stenosis of nares; posterior atresia of nares;
Any condition in neonates, caused by failure of the nose to correctly develop during
the antenatal period. This condition is characterized by narrowing or blockage of
the nasal airway by tissue. This condition may also present with chest retraction
unless child is breathing through mouth or crying, difficulty breathing, cyanosis,
and inability to nurse and breathe at same time.