Research Notes on Pierre Robin Sequence
Pierre Robin Sequence is a birth defect in which a newborn is born with an abnormally small jaw. This defect causes the infants tongue to fall toward the back of the mouth blocking the airway. Pierre Robin Sequence is known to occur in up to 1 out of every 8,000 live births.
5 Great Resources on Pierre Robin Sequence
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Pierre Robin Syndrome
- eMedicine: Pierre Robin Syndrome
- The National Craniofacial Association: Pierre Robin Sequence
- John Hopkins Medicine Collaboration for Craniofacial Development and Disorders: Pierre Robin Sequence
- Cleft Palate Foundation: Pierre Robin Sequence
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5 Latest Headlines on Pierre Robin Sequence
What is Pierre Robin Sequence?
- Wikipedia: Pierre Robin Syndrome
- Wide Smiles: What is Pierre Robin Sequence?
- Foundation for Faces of Children: What is Robin Sequence?
- University of California, San Francisco Children's Hospital: What is Pierre Robin Sequence?
- Cleft Palate Foundation: What is Pierre Robin Sequence/Complex
What Are The Symptoms of Pierre Robin Sequence?
- University of California, San Francisco Children's Hospital: Signs and Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Symptoms
- Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center Seattle, Washington: What Does a Baby with PRS look Like?
- Google Images: Images of Children with Pierre Robin Sequence
What Are The Causes and Complications of Pierre Robin Sequence?
- Foundation for Faces of Children: What Causes the Condition?
- Wide Smiles: Causes
- Cleft Palate Foundation: What Causes this Condition?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Pierre Robin Sequence?
- University of California, San Francisco Children's Hospital: Treatment
- Foundation for Faces of Children: How is this Condition Treated?
- Cleft Palate Foundation: How is this Condition Treated?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Treatment
- Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center Seattle, Washington: How is PRS Treated?
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Pierre Robin Sequence
- Pierre Robin: Chase's Pierre Robin Story
- Pierre Robin Network: Personal Stories: David | Angel | Christopher
- Patience, Grasshopper: Our Journey Defined
- Twin Connection: Twin Born With PRS Begins to thrive
Foundations and Support Groups on Pierre Robin Sequence
- Pierre Robin Network: Pierre Robin Support
- WideSmiles: Pierre Robin Sequence Support
- Foundations for Faces of Children: Pierre Robin Sequence Support and Education
- Cleft Palate Foundation: Pierre Robin Sequence Support and Education
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Pierre Robin Sequence
- Yahoo Groups: Jaw Distraction/Craniofacial Surgery Discussion Group
- Aaron's Tracheostomy Message Board: Pierre Robin
- JustMommies: Cleft Palate
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Pierre Robin Sequence
- Journal Of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Pierre Robin Syndrome
- PubMed Central: Pierre Robin Syndrome
- Google Scholar: Pierre Robin Syndrome
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Jul. 31, 2008
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