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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.
1999
1999
The effect of surgical technique on lingual nerve damage during lower 3rd molar removal by dental students.
We have previously shown that avoidance of lingual flap retraction with a Howarth periosteal elevator during lower 3rd molar… 
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… 
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.
1984
1984
A fluoroscopic study of the position and action of the jointed snaffle bit in the horse's mouth
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… 
1978
1978
Reflex activation of extrinsic tongue muscles by jaw closing muscle proprioceptors.
Depression of the mandible in the decerebrate cat induced retraction of the tongue. The mechanism of this jaw-tongue reflex was… 
1977
1977
Lingual exposure during mandibular third molar surgery.
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