Sarah Myers, Justin W Beiriger, Madeleine K Bruce, Sayna Matinrazm, Lucas Dvoracek, Anjali Raghuram, Zhazira Irgebay, Anne E Glenney, Joseph Mocharnuk, Nicolás M Kass, John Smetona, Joseph E Losee, Jesse A Goldstein
INTRODUCTION: In children with PRS, MDO is routinely performed to alleviate airway obstruction; however, it involves risk of injury to the MMN. We hypothesize that MMN palsy incidence following MDO, reported at 1-15%, is underestimated. This study investigates the true incidence of MMN palsy after MDO to better guide follow-up care and improve treatment of this complication. METHODS: A retrospective review of PRS patients who underwent MDO at a single, tertiary pediatric hospital between September 2007 and March 2021 was conducted...
March 25, 2024: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery