Abstract | INTRODUCTION: METHODS: OBJECTIVES: (1) To evaluate whether mandibular distraction osteogenesis can relieve the upper airway obstruction in micrognathic neonates and (2) to discuss and increase the awareness of various issues surrounding neonatal mandibular distraction procedures including preoperative workup, distraction protocols, and complications. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Paul Hong |
Journal | International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
(Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol)
Vol. 75
Issue 8
Pg. 985-91
(Aug 2011)
ISSN: 1872-8464 [Electronic] Ireland |
PMID | 21621862
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Airway Obstruction
(etiology, surgery)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
(methods)
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Mandible
(surgery)
- Osteogenesis, Distraction
(methods)
- Pierre Robin Syndrome
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Radiography
- Risk Assessment
- Tracheostomy
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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