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Developmental and genetic perspectives on Pierre Robin sequence.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics - 1 Nov 2013
Tan Tiong Yang, Kilpatrick Nicky, Farlie Peter G
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Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a craniofacial anomaly comprising mandibular hypoplasia, cleft secondary palate and glossoptosis leading to life-threatening obstructive apnea and feeding difficulties during the neonatal period. The respiratory issues require careful management and in severe cases may require extended stays in neonatal intensive care units and surgical intervention such as lengthening the lower jaw...
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