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01-08-2015 | Pictorial Essay

Imaging neonates and children with Pierre Robin sequence before and after mandibular distraction osteogenesis: what the craniofacial surgeon wants to know

Authors: Arthur B. Meyers, Markus G. Zei, Arlen D. Denny

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 9/2015

Abstract

Pierre Robin sequence is characterized by micrognathia and glossoptosis causing upper airway obstruction. Mandibular distraction osteogenesis is a mandibular lengthening procedure performed in neonates and children with Pierre Robin sequence to alleviate airway compromise. This pictorial review demonstrates the role of imaging in the preoperative and postoperative assessment of these children. It is important for pediatric radiologists to know what information about the mandible and airway the craniofacial surgeon needs from preoperative imaging and to identify any complications these children may encounter after surgery.

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Title: Imaging neonates and children with Pierre Robin sequence before and after mandibular distraction osteogenesis: what the craniofacial surgeon wants to know
Authors: Arthur B. Meyers
Markus G. Zei
Arlen D. Denny
Publication date: 01-08-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 9/2015
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-015-3323-y

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Imaging neonates and children with Pierre Robin sequence before and after mandibular distraction osteogenesis: what the craniofacial surgeon wants to know

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