Manouk J S van Lieshout

Erasmus University Rotterdam | EUR · Erasmus Medical Center (MC)

Objectives Data on normal mandibular development in the infant is lacking though essential to understand normal growth patterns and to discriminate abnormal growth. The aim of this study was to provide normal linear measurements of the mandible using computed tomography performed in infants from 0 to 2 years of age. Material and methods 3D voxel s...

Objective The objective of this cross-sectional study is to assess the prevalence, course, and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Robin sequence (RS) aged 1–18 years. Materials and methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 63 children aged 1 to18 years with RS. Patient data were collected on baseline characteristics...

There is widespread lack of consensus regarding treatment of airway obstruction in children with Robin Sequence. This study aimed to systematically summarize outcomes of non-surgical and surgical options to treat airway obstruction in children with Robin Sequence. The authors searched the Medline, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases. Studies primarily on...

Introduction: Parents may play an important role during the management of children with Robin Sequence (RS). However, so far only one study has been done on both parent-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms in children with RS. Methods: Overall, 63 children with RS, aged 1 and 18, were include...

Background: No reviews or guidelines are available on evidence-based treatment for the multidisciplinary approach in Treacher Collins syndrome. The authors' aim is to provide an evidence-based review of multidisciplinary treatment of Treacher Collins syndrome based on levels of evidence and supported with graded recommendations. Methods: A syste...

To provide an overview of current practice patterns with regard to Robin sequence (RS) patients in Europe, a survey was conducted among European clinicians. This online survey consisted of different sections assessing characteristics of the respondent and clinic, definition, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. In total, surveys from 101 different...

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess prevalence, severity, and duration of respiratory distress following palatoplasty in children with Robin sequence and to evaluate perioperative management. Design: Retrospective chart review study. Data were collected for patients who were born between 2009 and 2012 and underwent palatoplasty in the...

Objectives/hypothesis: The airway management of children with Robin sequence is controversial. This study provides an overview of a single-center experience with the diagnosis and treatment of 59 children with Robin sequence. Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 59 children (<1 year ol...

Aim: This study aimed to determine which facial features and functions need more attention during surgical treatment of Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) in the long term. Method: A cross-sectional cohort study was conducted to compare 23 TCS patients with 206 controls (all≥18 years) regarding satisfaction with their face. The adjusted Body Cathex...