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Posted On : 13 Sep 2005

How significantly can retrognathia cause obstructive apnoea with cyanosis, or any other additional risk factors should be there?

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pediatriconcall

Retrognathia can lead to airway obstruction due to glossoptosis {posteroinferior displacement of the tongue} which results in oropharyngeal obstruction. Older children with retrognathia {Treacher Collins} and snoring with obstructive symptoms may benefit from surgery.

19 years ago

sha

micrognathia, palatopharyngial dysfunction, midfacial hypoplasia

19 years ago

drmanojgeorge

severe

19 years ago

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