Growth and prevalence of feeding difficulties in children with Robin sequence : a retrospective cohort study

Paes, Emma C.
de Vries, Iris A C
Penris, Wouter M.
Hanny, Karlijn H.
Lavrijsen, Selma W.
van Leerdam, Elselien K.
Rademaker, Maaike M.
Veldhoen, Esther S.
Eijkemans, Rene M J C
Kon, Moshe
Breugem, Corstiaan C.

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Publication date

July 2017

DOI

10.1007/s00784-016-1996-8

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Abstract

Objectives: In addition to breathing problems, patients with Robin sequence (RS) often encounter feeding difficulties (FD). Data regarding the occurrence of FD and possible influencing factors are scarce. The study aim was to elucidate these factors to improve treatment strategies. Material and methods: A retrospective comparative cohort study was conducted, consisting of 69 infants diagnosed with both RS and a cleft palate and 64 isolated cleft palate only (iCPO) infants. Data regarding FD, growth, and airway intervention were collected during the first 2 years of life. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify reported FD in RS patients. Results: RS patients had more FD (91 %) than iCPO patients (72 %; p = 0.004). Al...