TREATMENT OF ROBIN-SEQUENCE WITH NASAL CPAP

Authors
DEEGAN PC MCGLONE B MCNICHOLAS WT
Citation
Pc. Deegan et al., TREATMENT OF ROBIN-SEQUENCE WITH NASAL CPAP, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 109(4), 1995, pp. 328-330
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Journal of Laryngology and Otology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00222151
Volume
109
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
328 - 330
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(1995)109:4<328:TORWNC>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
A 12-year-old schoolgirl presented with severe obstructive sleep apnoe a due to the Robin sequence. The sleep apnoea, together with the assoc iated findings of daytime sleepiness, nocturia, right heart strain and growth retardation, were successfully reversed by nasal CPAP therapy. This therapy allows postponement of a decision concerning corrective surgery until after full growth has occurred.