ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2021
Retrospective study on growth in infants with isolated Robin sequence treated with the Tuebingen Palate Plate.
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- Speech Outcomes in Children with Robin Sequence Treated with a Pre-Epiglottic Baton Plate.The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · 2026Article
- The impact of sleep in high-risk infants.Pediatric research · 2025Review
- Complete Protocol and Guidelines for the Implementation and Manufacturing of the Tübingen Palatal Plate-An Interdisciplinary Technical Note on the Tübingen Approach for Infants with Robin Sequence.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Comparative Effectiveness of Preepiglottic Baton Plates and Mandibular Distraction in Infants with Robin Sequence.Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
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- Palatal plates for treating infants with Robin sequence.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2025Article
- Diagnosis and Early Management of Robin Sequence.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Prospective Evaluation of Children with Robin Sequence following Tübingen Palatal Plate Therapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Automation of Measurements for Personalized Medical Appliances by Means of CAD Software-Application in Robin Sequence Orthodontic Appliances.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Technical insights on adjustable velar extension and safety mechanism in Tübingen palatal plate for Pierre Robin sequence.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChildren 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 functional treatment concept, used in our center for > 20 years, includes a pre-epiglottic baton plate (Tuebingen palatal plate) and intensive feeding training.
objectiveTo investigate the effect of the Tuebingen treatment protocol on growth and weight trajectories during infancy.
methodsThis retrospective study analyzed longitudinal data from infants with isolated RS admitted to Tuebingen University Children's Hospital, Germany between 1998 and 2019. Through our electronic patient database, we evaluated anthropometric parameters until reaching 1-year follow-up. Results are shown as median (IQR).
resultsIn 307 infants analyzed, median Z-score for weight decreased from - 0.28 at birth to - 1.12 upon admission to our center at a median age of 22 days. Z-score then remained largely unchanged until discharge (Z-score difference, - 0.08), while the proportion of infants receiving tube feedings decreased from 55.1 to 13.7%. Z-score subsequently increased from - 1.17 at discharge to - 0.44 at the 1-year follow-up (p < 0.001).
conclusionBased on a comparatively large cohort, this functional treatment was associated with better weight gain and improved feeding. As RS infants often show postnatal growth failure, weight monitoring may be a valuable parameter for monitoring treatment effectiveness. Clinical Trial Registration Not necessary due to the retrospective design.
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