Importance and value of using decision tree model for treating neonates with upper airway obstruction Read more

In craniofacial microsomia, patients with severely hypoplastic mandibles (Pruzansky type III) require replacement of the ramus and condyle unit. Autogenous costocartilaginous rib graft and distraction osteogenesis are the most important techniques used, but long-term results need to be looked at to determine optimal management. Of the 485 patients with craniofacial microsomia and mandibular abnormality identified by the authors' craniofacial multidisciplinary ... Read more

Neonatal distraction in severe micrognathia patients may alleviate the need for tracheostomy. The authors' objectives in evaluating syndromic neonatal distraction cases were to: (1) document preoperative temporomandibular joint pathology, (2) compare the incidence of postoperative temporomandibular joint ankylosis, and (3) determine whether "unloading" the condyle tended to prevent temporomandibular joint pathology. Syndromic versus nonsyndromic micrognathic (and normal) patient temporomandibular joint ... Read more

Small lower jaw may be a reason of upper respiratory obstruction in neonates. Neonatal upper airway obstruction is a life threatening condition often requiring urgent interference. Typically, the treating neonatologist first stabilizes the patient’s airway via intubation, a nasal airway or proper patient positioning. Although the tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure in these circumstances, it is associated with numerous complications. ... Read more