Pierre-Robin Syndrome

Research from Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust in the area of pierre-robin syndrome in children published

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, December 11th, 2008

Data detailed in 'A new grading of Pierre Robin sequence' have been presented. "Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) involves the triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate. Neonates with PRS suffer from two problems--airway obstruction and feeding difficulties--but the severity of these problems varies greatly," scientists writing in the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal report.

"The resultant varying definitions of PRS have resulted in inconsistent management of those babies given the diagnosis. This in turn makes comparison of published data and communication between clinicians difficult. Historically at Birmingham Children's Hospital, the cleft team only...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2008-12-11)

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