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- Title
Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate Associated With Intraoral Fibrous Bands: A Report of 3 Cases and Review of Literature.
- Authors
Vamvanij, Natthacha; Chen, Zung-Chung; Lo, Lun-Jou
- Abstract
In rare instances, cleft lip and palate occur in association with synechia, intraoral fibrous bands connecting the maxilla and mandible. The main concern in synechia is a restricted mouth opening that leads to airway and feeding problems. This study reports our experience in the treatment of 3 cases and includes a review of the literature. Three patients with intraoral fibrous bands received treatment and follow-ups in our center. Division of the bands and reconstruction of the lip and palate were successfully performed. All reported cases in the literature were collected for a summary of clinical presentations and as references for management. Early management of the synechia improves the mouth opening and facilitates the treatment of associated anomalies.
- Subjects
CLEFT lip; CLEFT palate; MOUTH abnormalities; TREATMENT effectiveness; VAN der Woude syndrome; DISEASE complications
- Publication
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 2020, Vol 57, Issue 3, p389
- ISSN
1055-6656
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1055665619867233