Abstract
Achondroplasia, the most common type of dwarfism, involves several physical characteristics that can cause pre- and intraoperative respiratory problems. The characteristics include rib-cage deformities, midface hypoplasia, choanal stenosis, muscular hypotonia, foramen magnum compression, and cervical abnormalities. Specific pre- and postoperative strategies for dealing with achondroplastic dwarfs are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 74-77 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1994 |
Keywords
- LeFort III
- achondroplasia
- apnea
- midface advancement
- skeletal surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology