Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a 2-Year-Old Down Syndrome Child: Successful Management With Adenotonsillectomy Followed by Rapid Maxillary Expansion Treatment

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a 2-Year-Old Down Syndrome Child: Successful Management With Adenotonsillectomy Followed by Rapid Maxillary Expansion Treatment

Due to glossal and craniofacial skeletal abnormalities, children with Down syndrome (DS) are prone to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), thus demanding an increased necessity for an earlier diagnosis and more strict control for OSA. Adenotonsillectomy (T&A op) is an effective surgical treatment meth...

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Main Authors: Marn Joon Park, Yoon-Ji Kim, Yoo-Sam Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Sleep Medicine 2022-09-01
Series:Sleep Medicine Research
Subjects:
down syndrome
rme
rapid maxillary expansion
osa
adenotonsillectomy
Online Access:http://www.sleepmedres.org/upload/pdf/smr-2022-01319.pdf

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