Author/Authors :
Salahuddin, Omer Shifa International Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pakistan , Yousaf, Kanwal Shifa International Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pakistan , Rashid, Mamoon Shifa International Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pakistan , Yousaf, Shumaila Shifa International Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pakistan , Qazi, Uzair Ahmed Shifa International Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pakistan , Ishtiaq-ur-Rehman Shifa International Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pakistan
Abstract :
Congential maxillomandibular fusion or jaw adhesions is a rare entity. It is often associated with other congenital anomalies like cleft palate and is characterized by restricted mouth opening. This unusual presentation of congenital alveolar synechiae is highlighted in a 15 days old baby boy. Under inhalational anaesthesia his fibrocartilagenous adhesions were excised and endotracheal tube was then placed. Good recovery without any residual scars or adhesions and a 25 mm mouth opening was achieved.
