Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2016 Feb;38(2):8. 10.1186/s40902-016-0056-2.

Bilateral congenital alveolar synechiae?a rare cause of trismus

• Panda S
• Sikka K
• Punj J
• Sharma SC

• KMID: 2158581
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-016-0056-2

Abstract

Congenital alveolar synechiae is a rare anomaly mostly presenting in association with cleft palate. Owing to reduced mouth opening, feeding difficulties, and compromised airway in extreme cases along with presentation in early neonatal period, these patients present unique challenges to the surgeon as well as the anesthetist. Here, we discuss the surgical and anesthetic management of this entity in a 12-month-old female child.

MeSH Terms

Child
Cleft Palate
Female
Humans
Infant
Mouth
Trismus*