Distraction Osteogenesis for Management of Severe OSA in Pierre Robin Sequence: An Approach to Elude Tracheostomy in Infants
Conclusion
Mandibular corpus DO is a safe and effective technique that can be applied to predictably relieve severe upper airway obstruction in selected PRS cases. In order to avoid the limitations of alternative surgical procedures and the tracheostomy-associated morbidity, DO should be considered among the routine treatment modalities.
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
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