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Syngnathia Between the Palate and Mouth Floor, Cleft Palate, and Funnel Chest

Xi-Qian Wang1, Wen-Feng Zhang, Yong-Gong Wang

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|December 23, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Syngnathia, a rare congenital condition, involves adhesions between the maxilla and mandible. Early intervention is crucial for infant feeding, airway function, and maxillofacial growth.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Malformations

Background:

  • Syngnathia is a rare congenital malformation characterized by soft tissue and/or bony adhesions between the maxilla and mandible.
  • Fewer than 40 cases have been documented in medical literature, highlighting its rarity.

Observation:

  • A 6-month-old infant presented with syngnathia of the palate and mouth floor, concurrently diagnosed with cleft palate and funnel chest.
  • The patient was treated at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital.

Findings:

  • The case highlights diagnostic and treatment challenges, particularly concerning surgical and anesthetic procedures for this rare condition.
  • No standardized treatment protocol currently exists for syngnathia.

Implications:

  • Early treatment is essential for improving airway functions and infant feeding.
  • Timely intervention supports proper nutrition, which is critical for the growth and development of the maxillofacial region in affected infants.

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