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Abstract
Long term clinical outcomes for Crouzon and Apert syndrome patients who underwent Monobloc and Le-fort procedures
Sara Fuentes-Lara, Reilly Frauchiger-Ankers, Amir Dorafshar, MBChB, FACS, FAAP
Department of Surgery
Introduction: Crouzon and Apert syndrome are genetic disorders that cause craniosynostosis and midface hypoplasia. Limited growth in the face leads to airway blockages and obstructive sleep apnea. Typical procedures to relieve symptoms include Monobloc advancements and Le-Fort surgeries.
Purpose: To determine whether sleep apnea indices in patients decrease after undergoing said procedures, and possible postoperative complications.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study is being applied to analyze records of patients at Rush Medical Center. Pre and postoperative sleep studies can be reviewed to determine if obstructive sleep apnea indices were reduced after surgery, and to identify the occurrence of any complications.
Results: Many patients do indicate lower indices for sleep apnea post-surgery.
Discussion: Both Monobloc and Le Fort procedures may be an effective way to reduce sleep apnea.
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Rush University Medical Center
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Reilly Frauchiger-Ankers, Christina Tragos, MD, Amir Dorafshar, MBChB, FACS, FAAP
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Long term clinical outcomes for Crouzon and Apert syndrome patients who underwent Monobloc and Le-fort procedures
Long term clinical outcomes for Crouzon and Apert syndrome patients who underwent Monobloc and Le-fort procedures
Sara Fuentes-Lara, Reilly Frauchiger-Ankers, Amir Dorafshar, MBChB, FACS, FAAP
Department of Surgery
Introduction: Crouzon and Apert syndrome are genetic disorders that cause craniosynostosis and midface hypoplasia. Limited growth in the face leads to airway blockages and obstructive sleep apnea. Typical procedures to relieve symptoms include Monobloc advancements and Le-Fort surgeries.
Purpose: To determine whether sleep apnea indices in patients decrease after undergoing said procedures, and possible postoperative complications.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study is being applied to analyze records of patients at Rush Medical Center. Pre and postoperative sleep studies can be reviewed to determine if obstructive sleep apnea indices were reduced after surgery, and to identify the occurrence of any complications.
Results: Many patients do indicate lower indices for sleep apnea post-surgery.
Discussion: Both Monobloc and Le Fort procedures may be an effective way to reduce sleep apnea.