Using a modified nutrition plate for early intervention in a newborn infant with Pierre Robin sequence: A case report.
Pierre Robin sequence is a triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate that results in upper airway obstruction and feeding problems. It is a serious condition with potentially severe, life-threatening airway obstruction. Approaches for treatment of airway obstruction among neonates with Pierre Robin sequence include prone positioning of the infant, tongue-lip adhesion, mandibular distraction, and tracheostomy. This case report describes a modified nutrition plate and a baby treated using this appliance.
Oktay
Hüsamettin
H
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey. hoktay@atauni.edu.tr
Baydaş
Bülent
B
Ersöz
Mustafa
M