Glossoptotic hypoxia and micrognathia--the Pierre Robin syndrome reviewed. Early recognition and prompt surgical treatment is important for survival.
D001237:Asphyxia / Q000517:prevention & control; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D014059:Tongue / Q000601:surgery