Mandibular distraction in neonates: indications, technique, results

• Main Authors: Sesenna Enrico (Author), Magri Alice S (Author), Magnani Cinzia (Author), Brevi Bruno C (Author), Anghinoni Marilena L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Pierre Robin Sequence features were first described by Robin in 1923 and include micrognathia, glossoptosis and respiratory distress with an incidence estimated as 1:8,500 to 1:20,000 newborns. Upper airway obstruction and feedin...