Evaluation of upper airway obstruction in infants with Pierre Robin sequence and the role of polysomnography--Review of current evidence

Vudum Sridhar Reddy

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2015.10.001

Evaluation of upper airway obstruction in infants with Pierre Robin sequence and the role of polysomnography--Review of current evidence

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2016 Jan:17:80-7. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2015.10.001. Epub 2015 Oct 22.

Author

Vudum Sridhar Reddy¹

Affiliation

¹ Neonatal Emergency Transport Service, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia; School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia. Electronic address: vudum.reddy@uon.edu.au.

PMID: 26563513
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2015.10.001

Abstract

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a heterogeneous condition presenting with upper airway obstruction (UAO) of varying severity. Polysomnography (PSG) is an objective investigation to assess the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and UAO. Its role in the management of PRS has not been well defined. This review summarizes the available evidence on the role of PSG in the assessment of infants with PRS in the context of other commonly used methods of assessment.

Keywords: Oximetry; Pierre Robin sequence; Polysomnography; Upper airway obstruction.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Airway Obstruction / diagnosis*
Airway Obstruction / etiology
Humans
Infant
Pierre Robin Syndrome / complications
Pierre Robin Syndrome / diagnosis*
Polysomnography*
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / diagnosis*
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / etiology