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A Modified Lip-Tongue Adhesion

James D. Smith, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1981;107(7):419-421.

Abstract
• Pierre Robin syndrome is a triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate that results in upper airway obstruction and feeding problems. This syndrome occurred in six cases; five of these cases required surgical correction to alleviate the airway problems. A modification of the Douglas lip-tongue adhesion was used to prevent the problem of early separation of the adhesion. The patients have had resolution of the airway and feeding problems, with early discharge from the hospital. There has been minimal morbidity and no mortality associated with the procedure.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1981;107:419-421)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 2, 1981.

Read before the fall annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Anaheim, Calif, Sept 27, 1980.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97201 (Dr Smith).

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