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[Median inferior cervicomandibular cleft: a case report, etiologic and therapeutic aspects].

Authors :
Lavocat R
Szwebel JD
Mitrofanoff M
Source :
Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique [Ann Chir Plast Esthet] 2011 Aug; Vol. 56 (4), pp. 334-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 18.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Introduction: The orofacial clefts include 30 variant according to Tessier classification: the number 30 contain mandibular arc damage isolated or associated with damage of surrounding soft tissue.<br />Case Report: Our patient was a newborn with median mandibular cleft associated with ankyloglossia, bifid tongue and a top cervical fistula. We have not found polymalformative syndrome. The early surgical management included one time and after-effect were simple within 11 months.<br />Discussion: We point out difficulties for antenatal diagnosis and controversy about appropriate time for surgical management of the bone defect. The last physiopathologic hypotheses were explicated.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1768-319X
Volume :
56
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21596467
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anplas.2011.03.001