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Sleep-related breathing disorders in children with spina bifida

Kiran Nandalike1, Laura J Hobart-Porter2

  • 1Davis-Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
|March 17, 2025
PubMed

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Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) affect 40-80% of children with spina bifida, particularly myelomeningocele (MMC). Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital for managing these conditions and improving quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) are common in children with spina bifida, especially myelomeningocele (MMC).
  • High prevalence (40-80%) linked to brainstem abnormalities, upper airway issues, and restrictive lung disease.
  • Standard treatments may have lower efficacy in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of SRBDs in pediatric spina bifida and MMC.
  • To highlight the unique challenges and treatment considerations for SRBDs in this cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on SRBDs in children with spina bifida and MMC.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches, focusing on polysomnography.
  • Examination of current and potential management strategies.

Main Results:

  • SRBDs are highly prevalent, encompassing obstructive/central sleep apnea, hypoventilation, and hypoxia.
  • Atypical symptom presentation necessitates comprehensive polysomnography for diagnosis.
  • Standard interventions like adenotonsillectomy show reduced success rates compared to typical populations.

Conclusions:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis via polysomnography is critical.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
  • Optimizing SRBD treatment can mitigate comorbidities and enhance quality of life for children with spina bifida.

Keywords:
myelomeningocele (MMC)pediatric obstructive sleep apneapolysomnogram (PSG)sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs)spina bifida

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