TY - JOUR
T1 - Robin sequence: Clearing nosologic confusion
AU - Breugem, C. C.
AU - Courtemanche, D. J.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Objective: To gather evidence surrounding the confusion in the classification of Robin sequence and inform those who have the power to make the changes in defining this symptom complex. Method: A questionnaire was sent to all participating cleft palate teams (N = 204) of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. The questionnaire identified the precise, different characteristics for diagnosing Robin sequence and evaluated whether the difference between a retrognathia and micrognathia influenced the diagnosis process. We subsequently also investigated whether the cleft type (i.e., U-shaped versus V-shaped) had any influence in the decisionmaking process. A PubMed literature review of the 50 most recent manuscripts about Robin sequence was evaluated also. Results: Seventy-three questionnaires were received. This 35% response rate revealed 14 different definitions of Robin sequence. A PubMed literature review of 50 consecutive manuscripts revealed 15 different descriptions. Conclusion: This study confirms that nosologic confusion is widespread with regard to defining Robin sequence. This has implications for evaluating Robin sequence, giving advice about the prognosis and genetic counseling, and refining treatment options.
AB - Objective: To gather evidence surrounding the confusion in the classification of Robin sequence and inform those who have the power to make the changes in defining this symptom complex. Method: A questionnaire was sent to all participating cleft palate teams (N = 204) of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. The questionnaire identified the precise, different characteristics for diagnosing Robin sequence and evaluated whether the difference between a retrognathia and micrognathia influenced the diagnosis process. We subsequently also investigated whether the cleft type (i.e., U-shaped versus V-shaped) had any influence in the decisionmaking process. A PubMed literature review of the 50 most recent manuscripts about Robin sequence was evaluated also. Results: Seventy-three questionnaires were received. This 35% response rate revealed 14 different definitions of Robin sequence. A PubMed literature review of 50 consecutive manuscripts revealed 15 different descriptions. Conclusion: This study confirms that nosologic confusion is widespread with regard to defining Robin sequence. This has implications for evaluating Robin sequence, giving advice about the prognosis and genetic counseling, and refining treatment options.
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UR - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19860499
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1597/08-061.1
DO - https://doi.org/10.1597/08-061.1
M3 - Article
C2 - 19860499
SN - 1055-6656
VL - 47
SP - 197
EP - 200
JO - Cleft palate-craniofacial journal
JF - Cleft palate-craniofacial journal
IS - 2
ER -