Congenital nasopharyngeal stricture and atresia

It is generally believed that incomplete rupture of the cheek-pharyngeal membrane causes congenital nasopharyngeal stenosis. If the cheek-pharyngeal membrane does not rupture, congenital nasopharyngeal atresia is caused.

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