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  • Title: Congenital intra-oral adhesions: a surgical approach to cleft palate lateral synechia syndrome.
    Author: Mascarella MA, Schwartz J, Manoukian JJ.
    Journal: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol; 2015 May; 79(5):769-72. PubMed ID: 25819497.
    Abstract:
    An array of genetic syndromes has been associated with intra-oral adhesions in neonates. The primary medical issues arise from airway obstruction, feeding difficulties and poor oral development, specifically with cleft palate lateral synechia syndrome (CPLSS). Despite this, a paucity of data exists for the clinical management of intra-oral adhesions in this population. We report the cases of a father and daughter diagnosed with CPLSS who presented with respiratory and feeding difficulties at birth undergoing surgical correction. Early surgical ligation of intra-oral bands allows for a stabilization of the airway, improved feeding and oral development with a good long-term outcome.
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