Modified mandible traction with wires to treat neonatal Pierre Robin sequence: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a congenital craniofacial deformity characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis and airway obstruction. Some affected neonates are born with severe life-threatening upper airway obstruction that requires surgery. If without timely treatment, it is possible to cause not only organ damage and developmental abnormalities but also early newborn mortality.

Case presentation

In this report, a 51-hours-old neonate was diagnosed with PRS, who had severe upper airway obstruction and required surgery. We performed the modified mandible traction with wires at four days old and achieved a satisfactory result in improving airway obstruction. No other complications were observed except for mild local infection. No overlap of other more complex syn

SUBMITTER: Zuo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9632957 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature