PMC4555931_01
Oral synechia in case report 2
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F6
The baby presented with a mucosal band extending from the floor of the mouth associated with the left sublingual gland [Figures 6 and 7], to the edges of the complete soft and partial (25%) hard palate cleft, which obstructed anterior posturing of the tongue.
Oral synechia (central and left)
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F7
The baby presented with a mucosal band extending from the floor of the mouth associated with the left sublingual gland [Figures 6 and 7], to the edges of the complete soft and partial (25%) hard palate cleft, which obstructed anterior posturing of the tongue.
Immediate posttransection of the synechial band
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F8
Immediately, after removal of the band, it was noted that the tongue was displaced into the nasopharynx [Figure 8].
Glossopexy in case report 2 to alleviate airway compromise
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F9
A glossopexy [Figure 9] was performed to maintain the tongue in an anterior position so as to prevent airway obstruction.