Retrospective study on growth in infants with isolated Robin sequence treated with the Tuebingen Palate Plate

Retrospective study on growth in infants with isolated Robin sequence treated with the Tuebingen Palate Plate

Abstract Background Children with Robin sequence (RS) are at risk of growth failure, mainly due to their increased work of breathing and feeding difficulties. Various conservative and surgical treatment approaches exist, but their impact on weight gain has not yet been adequately addressed. A functi...

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Main Authors: Cornelia Wiechers, Regina Iffländer, Rieke Gerdes, Melissa Ciuffolotti, Jörg Arand, Christina Weise, Katharina Peters, Bärbel Grandke, Siegmar Reinert, Bernd Koos, Christian F. Poets
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Robin sequence
Pierre Robin
Infant
Growth
Nutrition
Feeding difficulties
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01959-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01959-2

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