Algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric OSA: a proposal of two pediatric sleep centers

A Kaditis, L Kheirandish-Gozal, D Gozal - Sleep medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
There is currently no consensus on the best method of managing of obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) in childhood. In the present paper, an algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of the …

The effectiveness of mandibular distraction in improving airway obstruction in the pediatric population

Y Tahiri, A Viezel-Mathieu, S Aldekhayel… - Plastic and …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: Distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for elongating the deficient
mandible. The authors specifically evaluated its effectiveness in the treatment of airway …

Non-CPAP therapies in obstructive sleep apnoea

WJ Randerath, J Verbraecken, S Andreas, G Bettega… - 2011 - Eur Respiratory Soc
In view of the high prevalence and the relevant impairment of patients with obstructive sleep
apnoea syndrome (OSAS) lots of methods are offered which promise definitive cures for or …

Meta-analysis of mandibular distraction osteogenesis: clinical applications and functional outcomes

ATC Ow, LK Cheung - Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Background: Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has been used effectively to treat
syndromic craniofacial deformities. In recent years, its scope of application has widened to …

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis for the management of upper airway obstruction in children with micrognathia: a systematic review

O Breik, D Tivey, K Umapathysivam… - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is increasingly used for neonates and infants
with upper airway obstruction secondary to micrognathia. This systematic review was …

Treacher collins syndrome

CC Chang, DM Steinbacher - Seminars in plastic surgery, 2012 - thieme-connect.com
Treacher Collins syndrome is a genetic disorder resulting in congenital craniofacial
malformation. Patients typically present with downslanting palpebral fissures, lower eyelid …

The GILLS score: part I. Patient selection for tongue-lip adhesion in Robin sequence

GF Rogers, AS Murthy, RA LaBrie… - Plastic and …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: The compromised airway in Robin sequence demands prompt operative
intervention. Tongue-lip adhesion is one alternative; however, the outcome of this technique …

Mandibular advancement for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis

MW Noller, C Guilleminault, CJ Gouveia, D Mack… - Journal of Cranio …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives Mandibular distraction osteogenesis and mandibular advancement, collectively
referred to as mandibular advancement surgeries (MAS), have been used to treat children …

[HTML][HTML] Distraction osteogenesis as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: A systematic review

WK Tsui, Y Yang, LK Cheung, YY Leung - Medicine, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: To conduct a systematic review to answer the clinical question “What are the
effectiveness of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) and its complications to treat …

Cost analysis of mandibular distraction versus tracheostomy in neonates with Pierre Robin sequence

CM Runyan, A Uribe-Rivera, A Karlea… - … --Head and Neck …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To evaluate costs associated with surgical treatment for neonates with Pierre
Robin sequence (PRS). Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Cincinnati …