Pediatric airway abnormalities: evaluation and management

Scott Shadfar; Amelia F Drake; Bradley V Vaughn; Carlton J Zdanski

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2012.04.005

Pediatric airway abnormalities: evaluation and management

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2012 Aug;24(3):325-36. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2012.04.005. Epub 2012 Jun 1.

Authors

Scott Shadfar¹, Amelia F Drake, Bradley V Vaughn, Carlton J Zdanski

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina, 170 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.

PMID: 22658604
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2012.04.005

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Craniofacial Abnormalities / complications*
Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnosis
Craniofacial Abnormalities / physiopathology
Craniofacial Abnormalities / surgery*
Humans
Infant
Polysomnography
Risk Factors
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / diagnosis
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / etiology*
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / surgery*