Congenital Microstomia in a Neonate with Impending Respiratory Compromise

Microstomia is the term used to describe a reduction in the size of the oral aperture that is severe enough to compromise quality of life, nutrition, and cosmesis. Few cases of congenital microstomia have been reported as most microstomia cases are due to burn injuries. We are presenting a case of a...

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Published in:Case reports in anesthesiology 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-3
Main Authors: Robison, Jacob G., Blasiole, Brian, Semenov, Igor, Nguyen, Khoa N., Chi, David H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Anesthesiology
Case Report
Children & youth
Endoscopy
Intubation
Medical personnel
Medical treatment
Ostomy
Otolaryngology
Ventilation
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Summary:Microstomia is the term used to describe a reduction in the size of the oral aperture that is severe enough to compromise quality of life, nutrition, and cosmesis. Few cases of congenital microstomia have been reported as most microstomia cases are due to burn injuries. We are presenting a case of a neonate who was found to be in respiratory distress with severe congenital microstomia from no known cause. This case illustrates the rarity of this type of pathologic anatomy as well as the teamwork and tools necessary to treat these patients.
ISSN:2090-6382
2090-6390
DOI:10.1155/2014/739463