Pharyngeal Airway Changes Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis as Evaluated with Laryngoscopy

CONCLUSION: Following MDO, RS patients with TBAO have an approximate doubling of oropharyngeal width and an improvement in laryngoscopic grade. These findings likely contribute to improved oxygenation, OAHI and ease of intubation.PMID:37915226 | DOI:10.1177/10556656231204517

Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - November 2, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mychajlo S Kosyk Ryan L Ruiz Matthew E Pontell Anna R Carlson Dillan F Villavisanis Zachary D Zapatero Christopher L Kalmar Scott P Bartlett Jesse A Taylor Jordan W Swanson Source Type: research