Pierre Robin Syndrome / Bird Facies- Introduction

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Pierre Robin Syndrome / Bird Facies
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Pierre Robin syndrome, also called as Robin anomalad, is a condition, which could occur on its own or in association with a group of deformities. This condition was first described by Lannelongue and Menard in 1891 and subsequently in 1923 by Pierre Robin.

This condition is due to a genetic defect, which gives rise to three problem, a very small lower jaw, a slit like hole in the palate of mouth (called cleft palate) and the tongue appear to fall into the throat (condition called as retroglossoptosis)

The condition occurs approximately in 1 per 8500 live births with an equal occurrence among boys and girl babies except when it is inherited as an X-lined genetic disorder. In such an inheritance the ratio among boys increases.

Latest Publication and Research on Pierre Robin Syndrome - Updated on 12/06/2011

[Airtraq tracheal intubation in a girl with Pierre Robin syndrome]. - Published by PubMed

[Mandibular distraction osteogenesis in patients with craniofacial malformation]. - Published by PubMed

Microdeletion 3q Syndrome. - Published by PubMed

Underlying Genetic Diagnosis of Pierre Robin Sequence: Retrospective Chart Review at Two Children's Hospitals and a Systematic Literature Review. - Published by PubMed

Percutaneous Dilational Tracheotomy for Airway Management in a Newborn With Pierre-Robin Syndrome and a Glossopharyngeal Web. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: Ali_xpire Posted on: 10/27/2011

my son age 14 months have a hole in his mouth upper roof please tell me there is any medicine for him or surgery is only solution

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Posted by: Komael_Husaini(Guest) Posted on: 08/29/2009

Could anyone tell me that if I go for a cleft palate surgery at the age of 25 , then what will be the possibility of success.Also I want to tell you that because of my speech defect, I want to go for this operation.

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 05/09/2010

I would do it. Go to a dr specializing in this. Both my sons had theirs repaired and it worked wonderful! A doctor that does this all the time can tell you if there is a good possibility of it working.

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Posted by: tinagln(Guest) Posted on: 05/08/2009

Please advice
on the effect of Pierre Robin Syndrome long term
Eyes, Fine Motor skills, surgery carried out later for speech
any advice appriciated

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Posted by: pharyngeal flap surgery for speech improvment(Guest) Posted on: 12/13/2008

could any one advice of how a person is after having pharyngeal flap surgery for speech, soreness, eating, breathing etc any information appriciated

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 05/09/2010

I did the surgery on my son, If I could turn back time, I would have not done the surgery. He has extra saliva all the time now and possibly sleep apnia [sorry probably spelt that wrong]. Yes his speech got a little better, but not worth it.

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Posted by: can you help(Guest) Posted on: 12/13/2008

could you advice does children with prs have poor motor skills example handwriting, and problems with their feet and eyes, is their any pierre robin syndrome have any defects in later life and depression / suken chest due to breathing problems as child, what is the long term effects to kids from 5 years on

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•	Cleft Lip Repair - Animation
•	Multifactorial Birth Defects
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