A systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical approaches for improving airway stability in infants with Robin Sequence: evaluating complications and outcomes

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the most effective and least morbid surgical technique for relieving retroglossal airway obstruction in infants with Robin Sequence (RS). The study adhered to PRISMA guidelines and included 25 studies (24 cohorts and 1 case series) that investigated interventions for airway improvement, including conservative measures, tongue-lip adhesion (TLA), mandibular distraction (MDO), and tracheostomy. The primary outcome variable was complication rates, while predictor variable was the interventions for airway improvement.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research