Abstract
This report describes the variability in the mechanism of upper airway collapse seen in children with obstructive apnea secondary to craniofacial anomalies. Emphasis is on the nasopharyngoscopic observation of the upper airway and the accurate assessment of the site and mechanism of obstruction in order to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 135-146 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1986 |
Keywords
- Crouzon syndrome
- Robin sequence
- Stickler syndrome
- Treacher Collins syndrome
- craniofacial anomalies
- endoscopy
- obstructive apnea
- palate
- pharynx
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngology