Xerografting as a novel procedure in the management of syngnathia
IJMS-Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2009; 34 (1): 68-71
in English
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ABSTRACT
Congenital fusion of the maxilla and the mandible is a rare condition. The extent of the problem ranges from simple mucosal adhesion [synechia] to severe bony fusion [syngnathia]. Here we present a patient with zygomatico-mandibular fusion who was treated at neonatal and infancy periods at three different stages without tracheostomy. Having had recurrence for two times, porcine grafting was performed as a novel procedure to increase the chance of success. Ultimately the patient had uneventful outcome for 6 months after the last operation
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Congenital Abnormalities
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Infant, Newborn
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Tracheostomy
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Treatment Outcome
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Mandible
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Maxilla
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. J. Med. Sci.
Year:
2009
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