Congenital intra-oral adhesions: A surgical approach to cleft palate lateral synechia syndrome. Issue 5 (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mascarella, Marco A.; Schwartz, Joseph; Manoukian, John J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 79:Issue 5(2015:May)
• Page Start: 769
• Page End: 772
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.03.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author" id="abs0005"> <title id="sect0005">Abstract</title> <sec> <p id="spar0005">An array of genetic syndromes has been associated with intra-oral adhesions in neonates. The primary medical issues arise from airway obstruction, feeding difficulties and poor oral development, specifically with cleft palate lateral synechia syndrome (CPLSS). Despite this, a paucity of data exists for the clinical management of intra-oral adhesions in this population. We report the cases of a father and daughter diagnosed with CPLSS who presented with respiratory and feeding difficulties at birth undergoing surgical correction. Early surgical ligation of intra-oral bands allows for a stabilization of the airway, improved feeding and oral development with a good long-term outcome.</p> </sec> </abstract>