Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Airway Assessment Using Polysomnography in Pediatric Patients With Craniofacial Disorders. Issue 3 (May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bekisz, Jonathan M.; Wang, Maxime M.; Rickert, Scott M.; Rodriguez, Alcibiades J.; Flores, Roberto L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 31:Issue 3(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-05
• Subjects: Craniofacial -- polysomnography -- sleep-disordered breathing; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006249
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Children with cleft and craniofacial conditions commonly present with concurrent airway anomalies, which often manifest as sleep disordered breathing. Craniofacial surgeons and members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of these patients should appreciate and understand the scope of airway pathology as well as the proper means of airway assessment. This review article details the prevalence and assessment of sleep disordered breathing in patients with craniofacial anomalies, with emphasis on indications, limitations, and interpretation of polysomnography.