gms | German Medical Science

Introduction: Pierre Robin syndrome (PRS) is a rare congenital condition of facial abnormalities. The three main characteristics are: cleft palate, retrognathia and glossoptosis.

Methods: We present the case study of a new born baby with PRS. At birth the baby had following anatomical modification: micrognathia, microstomy, severe retrognathia, microglossia and complete posterior cleft palate. Immediatly after birth she presented severe respiratory and feeding difficulty for which, in 24 hours after birth we performed a tracheostomy and we placed a nasogastric feeding tube. Cardiovascular findings such as benign murmurs, patent ductus arteriosus, patent foramen ovale, atrial and ventricular septal defect have all been documented.

Results: We will discuss about the complications and treatments of the PRS, that appeared until the age of three.

Conclusion: The tracheostomy in severe PRS cases is vital, but it is not enough to ensure a complete rehabilitation of the patient. In order to achieve good results, the issue must be approached in a multidisciplinary mode that includes: otorhinolaryngologist, psychologist, plastic or maxillofacial surgeon, orthodontist and speech or language therapist.

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