Abstract

SALES, Pedro Henrique da Hora; ROCHA, Suellen Sombra da; ALBUQUERQUE, Assis Felipe Medeiros  and  CUNHA FILHO, José Ferreira da.   Surgical treatment of Macrostomia. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.4, pp. 26-29. ISSN 1808-5210.

Macrostomia is a rare congenital anomaly, defined as extending from the mouth in the region of the oral commissure. Can be present in bilateral or unilateral, and occurs mainly by a failure of fusion of the mandibular jaw processes of the first arch. Can occur alone or associated with several syndromes. The main problems associated with macrostomia are cosmetic changes and difficulties in swallowing and speech. Case Report: The objective of this study is to present a clinical case of a 3-year-old patient with bilateral macrostomia. Surgical treatment was instituted under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. They were carried out skin and oral mucosa incisions, and performed the closing straight line. The patient progressed well and satisfactory facial scar and functions of the re-established oral sphincter. Conclusion: Macrostomia is a congenital anomaly that requires surgical treatment. The closing straight line presented good cosmetic and functional results. had experienced some form of UME during their professional practice, of these, 86.2% have felt prepared to intervene when it occurred and 84.2% said they did not have equipment and drugs for emergencies in clinics. Therefore, professionals are not adequately trained and equipped to work in the event of an UME in his office.

Keywords : Macrostomia; Congenital Abnormalities; Face..