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The procedure is designed to use two points of attachment for the tongue, one at the mandibular alveolus and the other at the lower lip. The genioglossus is ...
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Background: Glossopexy (tongue-lip adhesion) is a procedure in which the tongue is anchored to the lower lip and mandible to relieve the upper airway ...
The procedure is designed to use two points of attachment for the tongue, one at the mandibular alveolus and the other at the lower lip. The genioglossus is ...
May 14, 2015 · Glossopexy (tongue-lip adhesion) is a procedure in which the tongue is anchored to the lower lip and mandible to relieve the upper airway ...
This method is considered less invasive than mandibular distraction osteogenesis and is thus preferable. Glossopexy significantly improves airway obstruction ...
THE Pierre-Robin syndrome is a congenital anomaly manifested by glossoptosis, hypoplasia of the mandible, cleft palate, inspiratory retractions of the sternum, ...
When the acute respiratory problems are solved, a more permanent solution is required to ensure an adequate airway; in such cases, a glossopexy or a ...
Analysis suggested that glossopexy may temporarily affect the development of prespeech skills and sound production. The onset of babbling and Initiation of ...
Dec 25, 1998 · A 4-month-old male infant was referred to our outpatient department because of severe upper airway obstruction and feeding difficulty.