case_images: PMC4555931_01
case_images: Oral synechia in case report 2
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case_images: F6
case_images: 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.
case_images: Oral synechia (central and left)
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case_images: F7
case_images: 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.
case_images: Immediate posttransection of the synechial band
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case_images: F8
case_images: Immediately, after removal of the band, it was noted that the tongue was displaced into the nasopharynx [Figure 8].
case_images: Glossopexy in case report 2 to alleviate airway compromise
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case_images: F9
case_images: A glossopexy [Figure 9] was performed to maintain the tongue in an anterior position so as to prevent airway obstruction.