title: Management of airway and feeding difficulties in a neonate with Pierre Robin sequence: a case report.
abstract: Pierre Robin sequence is a congenital disorder that affects neonates, and is characterised by the classic triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft of the secondary palate. We present the case of a child with Pierre Robin sequence who had severe respiratory distress and feeding problems, and describe a simple technique for forward traction of the mandible to relieve the respiratory distress and activate the tongue.
authors: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Dental Centre, Secunderabad, India. Electronic address: rkrishnan2006@yahoo.com.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Radhakrishnan
authors: K V
authors: KV
authors: Ramana Reddy
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Anil Kumar
authors: M P
authors: MP
authors: Reddy
mesh_terms: D058109:Airway Management / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000379:methods; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
keywords: Airway management; Circum-mandibular wiring; Mandibular traction; Pierre Robin sequence