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22q11.2 Deletion syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea |
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| Authors: | William P. Kennedy Pamela A. Mudd Meg A. Maguire Margaret C. Souders Donna M. McDonald-McGinn Carole L. Marcus Elaine H. Zackai Cynthia B. Solot Thornton B. Alexander Mason Oksana A. Jackson Lisa M. Elden |
| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States;2. Division of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States;3. Division of Human Genetics, The Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States;4. Division of Pulmonary Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States;5. Division of Neurology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA,United States |
| Abstract: | Otolaryngologic problems are common in the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) population. Structural anomalies and retrognathia may predispose these patients to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The current association of OSA in this population is not defined. |
| Keywords: | 22q11.2 Deletion syndrome Velocardiofacial syndrome DiGeorge syndrome Obstructive sleep apnea Velopharyngeal insufficiency |
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