Van der Woude syndrome

Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is a rare congenital genetic dysmorphic syndrome characterized by paramedian lower-lip fistulae, cleft lip with or without cleft palate, or isolated cleft palate.

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Bony fusion of the mandibular condyle to the base of the skull, resulting in limitation of jaw opening.


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PMID (PMCID)
22801158
MIXED_SAMPLE Infant, Newborn
Early release of interalveolar synechiae under general anesthesia through fiberscopic nasal intubation.
Svee A, Frykholm P, Linder A, Hakelius M, Skoog V, Nowinski D.
J Craniofac Surg. 2012;23(4):e299-302.
This article presents a treatment strategy for early release of interalveolar synechiae, aiming to facilitate early oral feeding and prevent temporomandibular joint ankylosis.The treatment results of 2 patients with van der Woude syndrome were retrospectively studied.