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Pierre Robin Syndrome / Bird Facies

The Pierre Robin Syndrome is a congenital condition which causes certain deformities in the face – a small jaw bone placed far back on the throat, a cleft palate, and a tongue which tends to fall back and obstruct the airway. Babies with the Pierre Robin syndrome have recurrent ear infections and problems feeding and sleeping.

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Pierre Robin Syndrome / Bird Facies

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...Read More

Posted on : Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:00 AM
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can you help
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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
Replied on Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:00 AM

pharyngeal flap surgery for speech improvment
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could any one advice of how a person is after having pharyngeal flap surgery for speech, soreness, eating, breathing etc any information appriciated
Replied on Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:00 AM

Guest
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.
Replied on Sunday, May 9, 2010 12:00 AM

tinagln
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Please advice
on the effect of Pierre Robin Syndrome long term
Eyes, Fine Motor skills, surgery carried out later for speech
any advice appriciated
Replied on Friday, May 8, 2009 12:00 AM

Komael_Husaini
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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.
Replied on Saturday, August 29, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
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.
Replied on Sunday, May 9, 2010 12:00 AM
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
Replied on Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:47 AM
 




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