Xerografting as a Novel Procedure in the Management of Syngnathia

Abstract

Congenital fusion of the maxilla and the mandible is a rarecondition. The extent of the problem ranges from simple mucosaladhesion (synechia) to severe bony fusion (syngnathia).Here we present a patient with zygomatico-mandibular fusionwho was treated at neonatal and infancy periods at three differentstages without tracheostomy. Having had recurrence fortwo times, porcine grafting was performed as a novel procedureto increase the chance of success. Ultimately the patienthad uneventful outcome for 6 months after the last operation.

Keywords

• Syngnathia
• congenital bony syngnathia
• mandible
• maxillomandibular