Improvement in the airway after mandibular distraction osteogenesis surgery in children with temporomandibular joint ankylosis and mandibular hypoplasia

ConclusionMandibular distraction osteogenesis improved laryngeal view. Distraction osteogenesis can be successfully used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in mandibular hypoplasia patients.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - February 23, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ola Zanaty, Shahira El Metainy, Doaa Abo Alia, Ahmed Medra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research