Pierre Robin sequence is not a rare condition and paediatric specialists caring for
respiratory related issues are likely to encounter cases in their practice. There have been a …

Pierre Robin syndrome (PRS) is characterized of a triad of clinical signs: micrognathia,
glossoptosis and obstruction of the upper airways frequently associated with palatal cleft. It …

Background: Pierre Robin sequence is characterized by mandibular retrognathia and
glossoptosis resulting in airway obstruction and feeding difficulties. When conservative …

Background: Distraction osteogenesis is an effective technique for elongating the deficient
mandible. The authors specifically evaluated its effectiveness in the treatment of airway …

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is increasingly used for neonates and infants
with upper airway obstruction secondary to micrognathia. This systematic review was …

Background: The authors report the cause of and risk factors for mortality in infants with
Robin sequence and identify characteristics associated with quality-of-life outcomes …

Pierre Robin sequence is defined by the clinical triad: mandibular hypoplasia, glossoptosis,
and airway obstruction. In his 1923 publication, Robin first described the eponymous …

Background Robin sequence (RS) is defined as a triad of retrognathia, glossoptosis, and
airway obstruction. Although several studies have reported on the efficacy of mandibular …

Background: Pierre Robin sequence (PRS)-related airway obstruction is often treated
surgically; however, objective measures predicting the need for surgery are poorly defined …

The aim of the study was to evaluate noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure as
first-line treatment for upper airway obstruction in neonates with Pierre Robin sequence …