SynthesisClinical oral investigations2017
Growth and prevalence of feeding difficulties in children with Robin sequence: a retrospective cohort study.
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- Clinical experience and functional outcomes of infants with Pierre Robin sequence treated with the Tübingen palatal plate: a retrospective case series from a multidisciplinary tertiary care setting.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- Feeding Management and Palate Repair Timing in Infants with Cleft Palate with and without Pierre Robin Sequence: A Multisite Study.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2025Article
- Micrognathia and cleft palate as a cause of obstructive sleep apnoea in infants.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2025Article
- Evaluation of hard palate and cleft morphology in neonates with Pierre Robin Sequence and Cleft Palate Only.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2024Article
- Feeding Performance and Outcomes in Infants With Robin Sequence Undergoing Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2024Article
- Non-Surgical Respiratory Management in Relation to Feeding and Growth in Patients with Robin Sequence; a Prospective Longitudinal Study.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2023Article
- Retrospective study on growth in infants with isolated Robin sequence treated with the Tuebingen Palate Plate.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2021Article
- Study on the Effect of Bilateral Mandible Distraction Osteogenesis About the Nutrition Status of Infants With Pierre-Robin Sequence.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Article
- Machine Learning Models on ADC Features to Assess Brain Changes of Children With Pierre Robin Sequence.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Predictor of postoperative dyspnea for Pierre Robin Sequence infants.Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) · 2020Article
- Gastrointestinal Conditions in Children With Severe Feeding Difficulties.Global pediatric health · 2019Article
- Surgical Management and Outcomes of Pierre Robin Sequence: A Comparison of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis and Tongue-Lip Adhesion.Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2018Review
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Abstract
objectivesIn addition to breathing problems, patients with Robin sequence (RS) often encounter feeding difficulties (FD). Data regarding the occurrence of FD and possible influencing factors are scarce. The study aim was to elucidate these factors to improve treatment strategies. MATERIAL AND
methodsA retrospective comparative cohort study was conducted, consisting of 69 infants diagnosed with both RS and a cleft palate and 64 isolated cleft palate only (iCPO) infants. Data regarding FD, growth, and airway intervention were collected during the first 2 years of life. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify reported FD in RS patients.
resultsRS patients had more FD (91 %) than iCPO patients (72 %; p = 0.004). Also, nasogastric (NG)-tube feeding was necessary more frequently and for a longer period (both p < 0.001). Growth was lower in RS than iCPO infants (p = 0.008) and was not affected by the kind of airway management (conservative/surgical; p = 0.178), cleft palate grade (p = 0.308), or associated disorders (p = 0.785). By contrast, surgical intervention subtype did significantly affect growth. Mean reported FD for RS in the literature is 80 % (range = 47-100 %), and 55 % (range = 11-100 %) of infants need NG-tube feeding.
conclusionsFD is present in a large proportion of infants with RS, which indicates the need for early recognition and proper treatment to ensure optimal growth. Growth during the first 2 years of life is significantly lower in RS patients than iCPO patients, which indicates the need for careful attention and long-term follow-up. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This study indicates the need for early recognition and proper treatment of FD in RS to ensure optimal growth. In addition, growth needs careful attention and long-term follow-up.
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