J Korean Soc Neonatol.
2002 May;9(1):122-127.
Two Cases of Pierre Robin Syndrome Managed with Tongue-Lip Adhesion and Tracheostomy
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sungnam, Korea. ksyped@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sungnam, Korea.
- 3Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sungnam, Korea.
Abstract
- Pierre Robin syndrome presents in the neonatal period with upper airway obstruction and feeding difficulties. Infants with pronounced micrognathia may fail to thrive because of chronic airway obstruction, or experience severe respiratory distress and feeding difficulties. This is potentially fatal and surgical intervention in these cases is necessary. We experienced two newborns with pronounced micrognathia who were managed with tongue-lip adhesion and tracheostomy. Herein, we report these two cases with literature reviews.
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