Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Pierre Robin Syndrome�A review

Nor Syakirah Binti Shahroom

Abstract :

 Pierre Robin Syndrome is also known as Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS). The features of this syndrome are small mandible (micrognathia), glossoptosis and U–shaped cleft palate. It is a rare malformating pathology and its abnormality happen among infants. Pierre Robin Sequence may be caused by genetic anomalies at chromosomes 2, 11 or 17. The goals of treatment in infants with Robin Sequence focus upon eathing and feeding, optimizing growth and nutrition despite the predisposition for eathing difficulties. There are several treatments can be done such as nasopharyngeal cannulation. Several case reports are seen in the babies which have the features of Pierre Robin Syndrome.

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Nor Syakirah Binti Shahroom Pierre Robin Syndrome�A review Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.6, Issue : 6 JUNE 2016

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