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Glossoptosis

Known as: Glossoptoses, Glossoptosis [Disease/Finding], Lingual retraction 
Posterior displacement of the TONGUE toward the PHARYNX. It is often a feature in syndromes such as in PIERRE ROBIN SYNDROME and DOWN SYNDROME and… 
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2011
2011
Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction by wires.
2011
2011
A new way to anchor the external device in mandibular distraction: three case reports with a Pierre Robin sequence.
1998
1998
Mandibular Distraction in Glossoptosis‐Micrognathic Association: Preliminary Report
Surgical treatment for glossoptosis-micrognathic association is indicated in the most severe cases. Usually, complications occur… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Surgical treatment of Robin sequence and sleep apnea syndrome: case report and review of the literature.
1993
1993
Electrosurgical approach to correction of DDSP
1991
1991
Fiber-optic bronchoscopic guidance for intubating a neonate with Pierre-Robin syndrome.
1990
1990
Early home management of patients with Pierre Robin sequence.
1983
1983
Difficult Laryngoscopy/Intubation: The Child with Mandibular Hypoplasia
The child with mandibular hypoplasia (Treacher Collins syndrome, Pierre Robin sequence, hemifacial microsomia, etc) presents the… 
1980
1980
Cerebro-costo-mandibular syndrome.
1979
1979
Glossoptosis revisited: on the development and resolution of airway obstruction in the Pierre Robin syndrome.
The principal complication of the Pierre Robin syndrome is glossoptotic obstruction of the airway. Many infants so affected… 
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