Abstract

CERQUEIRA, Caio Cezar Rebouças e et al. Intraoral Surgical Appoach to three Eagle's Syndrome Cases. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.2, pp. 09-14. ISSN 1808-5210.

This paper aims to present three Eagle's Syndrome (ES) cases treated surgically by an intraoral approach. The patients arrived at the emergency service complaining of symptoms such as neck pain, jeopardized stomatognathic functions, buzzing and headaches. A detailed clinical and radiographic evaluation was initialized, where styloid processes elongation was evidenced, which determined the diagnosis of ES when combined with the clinical symptoms. Furthermore, 3D computed tomography (CT) was performed to the best surgical guidance. Elongations excision was performed by intraoral approach, since the surgical excision of styloid process is the gold standard in the ES treatment, presenting a remarkable regression of symptoms. The intraoral approach provides shorter surgical period, favorable aesthetic without visible scaring and an optimal patient recovery.

Keywords : Bone Lengthening; Neck pain; Diagnosis; differential..