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Ep. 153 Mediport Placement with Dr. Christopher Beck

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Evaluation & Management of an Infant with a Small Jaw

We talk with Dr. Brianne Roby from Children's Minnesota about airway evaluation and surgical management of the infant with retro/micrognathia.

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Micrognathia (Small Jaw) in Newborns: Evaluation & Management

Micrognathia, also called “small jaw,” is a condition in which the mandible (lower jaw) is underdeveloped or smaller than it should be. Micrognathia is an important feature to notice in infants where other comorbidities or syndromes may lead to airway obstruction.

Mandibular Distraction to Treat Micrognathia: Indications & Techniques

Mandibular distraction is a common surgical procedure for the treatment of micrognathia in which hardware is placed to lengthen the mandible, thereby improving the child’s ability to breathe and feed.

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