Choanal and ileal atresia: a new syndrome or association?

Choanal atresia is a relatively common congenital malformation which is oft en associated with other anomalies. On the other hand, ileal atresia is ver y rare, mostly nonsyndromic and occasionally associated with other anomalie s. The association of choanal and ileal atresia is unknown. Here we report the first instance of bilateral choanal atresia and ileal atresia in a full term male infant and describe the subsequent surgical treatment of both co nditions. The association is unique and may represent a syndrome. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.