Efficacy and complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for airway obstruction in the Robin sequence population: a comprehensive literature review

Y Chocron, N Barone, D Zammit… - Journal of Craniofacial …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Materials and Methods: A systematic review of primary clinical studies reporting outcomes
and complications of MDO in RS patients. Outcomes included tracheostomy avoidance and …

Advantages and disadvantages of mandibular distraction in Robin sequence

CC Breugem, RJH Logjes, JW Nolte… - Seminars in Fetal and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Robin sequence (RS) is diagnosed in infants born with micrognathia, glossoptosis and
varying degrees of upper airway obstruction (UAO). Due to the variable levels of hypoxia …

Pierre Robin and breathing: What to do and when?

CF Poets, C Wiechers, B Koos… - Pediatric …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Robin sequence is characterized by mandibular retrognathia, airway obstruction, and
glossoptosis; 80%–90% also have a cleft palate. Various treatment approaches exist, and …

Early weight gain in infants with Robin sequence after mandibular distraction

JA Harris, E Hashim, K Larson, RM Caprio… - International journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
This retrospective cohort study was performed to assess weight gain in infants with Robin
sequence (RS) treated by mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO). The primary outcome …

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis following mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a dreadful complication

M Schlund, S Touzet-Roumazeille… - Journal of Craniofacial …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Results: All 3 patients had craniofacial syndrome with micrognathia. MDO was performed at
least twice in each case, and the 3 patients developed subsequent TMJ ankylosis. They all …

Feeding performance and outcomes in infants with robin sequence undergoing mandibular distraction osteogenesis

H McGhee, D Gehle, C Shope… - The Cleft Palate …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To describe perioperative feeding performance in infants with Robin sequence
(RS) who underwent mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO). Design A retrospective …

A systematic review of mandibular distraction osteogenesis versus orthodontic airway plate for airway obstruction treatment in Pierre Robin sequence

DB Abbas, C Lavin, EJ Fahy, HR Choo… - The Cleft Palate …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is frequently performed to address
airway obstruction in patients with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS), though more recently the …

A comparison of airway interventions and gastrostomy tube placement in infants with Robin sequence

K El Ghoul, CE Calabrese, MJ Koudstaal… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to evaluate feeding impairment following non-operative or
operative management of airway obstruction in a large series of infants with Robin …

Functional outcomes in patients with facial dysostosis and severe upper airway obstruction

P van der Plas, S Yang, M Streppel, B Pullens… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
An increased risk of upper airway obstruction (UAO) is seen in up to 95% of patients with
facial dysostosis. Secondary to respiratory problems are feeding difficulties and increased …

Cost Analysis of Avoiding Gastrostomy Tube in Robin Sequence Neonates that Undergo Mandibular Distraction

RH Belcher, K Patel, S Goudy, A Gelbard… - The …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives/Hypothesis To evaluate costs associated with perioperative gastrostomy tube (G‐
tube) placement for neonates with Robin sequence (PRS) that undergo mandibular …