Surgery and Anesthesia Management for Intraoral Synechia: A Case Report

Iran J Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 Mar;30(97):117-119.

Abstract

Introduction: Intraoral synechia is a rare congenital condition, generally associated with other maxillo-facial malformations. We present a neonate with congenital intraoral bilateral synechia without any other facial anomalies.

Case report: In this paper, we present a 19-day-old male neonate with congenital intraoral bilateral synechia without any other facial anomalies. We review the literature to discuss the surgical and anesthesia management of this rare congenital disease.

Conclusion: The disease manifested with a wide spectrum of symptoms. Most cases need surgery and airway management. In patients with a low risk of bleeding or a compromised airway, it is possible to manage them with face mask-inhalation anesthesia and maintain spontaneous breathing.

Keywords: Anesthesia; Congenital abnormality; Surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports