Management of airway and feeding difficulties in a neonate with Pierre Robin sequence: a case report

Abstract Pierre Robin sequence is a congenital disorder that affects neonates, and is characterised by the classic triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft of the secondary palate. We present the case of a child with Pierre Robin sequence who had severe respiratory distress and feeding problem...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2013-12, Vol.51 (8), p.e279-e281
Main Authors: Radhakrishnan, V, Ramana Reddy, K.V, Anil Kumar, S, Reddy, M.P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Airway Management - instrumentation
Airway Management - methods
Circum-mandibular wiring
Dentistry
Feeding and Eating Disorders - therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Male
Mandibular Advancement - methods
Mandibular traction
Pierre Robin sequence
Pierre Robin Syndrome - therapy
Surgery
Traction - instrumentation
Traction - methods
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Summary:Abstract Pierre Robin sequence is a congenital disorder that affects neonates, and is characterised by the classic triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft of the secondary palate. We present the case of a child with Pierre Robin sequence who had severe respiratory distress and feeding problems, and describe a simple technique for forward traction of the mandible to relieve the respiratory distress and activate the tongue.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.01.008