Two Cases of Pierre Robin Syndrome Managed with Tongue-Lip Adhesion and Tracheostomy.
- Author:
Shin Young KIM
1
;
Cho Ae LEE
;
Gye Sung KIM
;
Man Yong HAN
;
Seo Jeong KIM
;
Woo Shik SONG
;
Eun Seo KIM
;
Kyu Hyung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Sungnam, Korea. ksyped@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pierre Robin syndrome;
Tongue-lip adhesion;
Tracheostomy
- MeSH:
Airway Obstruction;
Humans;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Pierre Robin Syndrome*;
Tracheostomy*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
2002;9(1):122-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pierre Robin syndrome presents in the neonatal period with upper airway obstruction and feeding difficulties. Infants with pronounced micrognathia may fail to thrive because of chronic airway obstruction, or experience severe respiratory distress and feeding difficulties. This is potentially fatal and surgical intervention in these cases is necessary. We experienced two newborns with pronounced micrognathia who were managed with tongue-lip adhesion and tracheostomy. Herein, we report these two cases with literature reviews.
