Avoiding Surgery with Micrognathia: Novel Oral Airway Appliance

About this episode

This episode discusses the innovative oral airway appliance as an alternative to surgery for children with micrognathia and airway concerns.

The oral airway appliance (OAP) is an innovative alternative to surgery in patients with Pierre Robin Sequence and airway concerns. It allows the child to avoid the risks of surgery, feed orally, and be discharged safely. Additional benefits include the narrowing of cleft palate width if a cleft is present and induction of mandibular catch-up growth. A team approach to using the OAP benefits the child most. Learn more about Henya Sandhaus, DO

People in this episode

Guest: Henya Sandhaus Do

Topics covered

• Micrognathia
• Oral Airway Appliance
• Pierre Robin Sequence
• Pediatric Surgery Alternatives

Keywords

• surgery avoidance
• airway management
• pediatric care

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Products: Oral Airway Appliance

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