Cleft Palate Cran J
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Cleft Palate Cran J · Jan 2012
Neonatal and infant mandibular distraction as an alternative to tracheostomy in severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Surgical management for severe obstructive sleep apnea has been tracheostomy, which has significant morbidity. ⋯ Infants with micrognathia and obstructive sleep apnea may avoid tracheostomy and its inherent risks and complications by undergoing internal mandibular distraction, which is a viable alternative to tracheostomy.