Pediatric Airway Abnormalities : Evaluation and Management - 01/08/12
Doi : 10.1016/j.coms.2012.04.005
Scott Shadfar, MD a, Amelia F. Drake, MD a, Bradley V. Vaughn, MD b, Carlton J. Zdanski, MD c, ⁎ 
a Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, 170 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
b Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina, CB#7025, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
c North Carolina Children’s Airway Center, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, CB#7070, PO Box, 170 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
Sleep disordered breathing syndromes in pediatric patients can lead to adverse effects in the cardiovascular system, neurocognitive function, growth, and behavior. These syndromes occur more frequently in patients with craniofacial disorders. A high index of suspicion as well as early recognition, detection, and treatment of these syndromes are considered integral to care of children with craniofacial disorders.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pediatric airway, Obstructive sleep apnea, Craniofacial
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| The authors have nothing to disclose. |
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Vol 24 - N° 3
P. 325-336 - août 2012 Retour au numéro
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