The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Oct 2006
Smaller mandibular size in infants with a history of an apparent life-threatening event.
To examine small mandibular size and preference for a hand-to-chin posture as salient characteristics in infants with a history of an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). ⋯ Smaller mandibular size was associated with ALTE, suggesting airway obstruction as a potential cause of ALTE. The association of this characteristic with ALTE also offers the potential for prospective quantification of ALTE risk.