Obstructive sleep apnea in microtia children with maxillofacial dysostosis].

Children with microtia are often associated with maxillofacial dysostosis, such as Treacher Collins syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome, and Nager syndrome, and they are prone to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea（OSA）. Obstruction widely occurred in the upper airway is the main mechanism of OSA in these children, and dysplasia of the pharynx and neurodevelopmental abnormalities may also participate. Early diagnosis requires symptom screening and polysomnography. Imaging techniques and endoscopy can be adopted to fully assess the upper airway status to guide further treatment. According to the child's condition and the main obstruction site, treatment methods include maxillofacial deformity correction, continuous positive pressure ventilation and tracheotomy. OSA in microtia children with maxillofacial dysostosis needs to be identified and treated in time to reduce the adverse effects on the growth and development of children. Copyright© by the Editorial Department of Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Citation

Wei Gu, Yue Fan, Hong Huo, Xiaowei Chen. Obstructive sleep apnea in microtia children with maxillofacial dysostosis]. Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery. 2021 Apr;35(4):371-374;379

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