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Sleep in Pierre Robin syndrome.

S Spier, J Rivlin, R D Rowe

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    |November 1, 1986
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    Pierre Robin syndrome patients often experience sleep disturbances and breathing issues like sleep apnea, along with smaller jaw sizes. While usually minor, these symptoms can persist into adolescence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
    • Craniofacial Abnormalities
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Pierre Robin syndrome is characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction.
    • Sleep disturbances and cardiovascular issues are potential complications.
    • Long-term sequelae into adolescence require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate sleep patterns, respiratory function, and cardiac dimensions in adolescents with Pierre Robin syndrome.
    • To determine the persistence of sleep abnormalities and associated physical characteristics.

    Main Methods:

    • Polysomnography (sleep studies) were conducted on eight patients aged 8–22 years.
    • Lateral cephalometric roentgenography assessed mandibular size.
    • M-mode echocardiography evaluated right ventricular diastolic dimensions.
    • Patient and parent questionnaires addressed snoring prevalence.

    Main Results:

    • Seven patients showed minor sleep disturbances, including increased apneas and reduced rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep.
    • One patient with prior surgery had severe central sleep apnea.
    • All patients exhibited snoring; 13 of 22 clinic patients reported snoring.
    • Small mandibles and mildly increased right ventricular diastolic dimensions were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Minor sleep abnormalities, small mandibles, and altered right ventricular size persist into adolescence in most Pierre Robin syndrome patients.
    • These findings are generally clinically insignificant.
    • A small subset of patients may experience significant, persistent sleep disturbances.

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