Mandible fracture in a child with osteogenesis imperfecta on bisphosphonates. Open versus closed treatment? A case report.

Fractures in the pediatric population are less common than in adults. Facial fractures represent only 4%-5% of total trauma in infants. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a group of genetic disorders where multiple fractures can occur even in early years of life.

Screening for symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in children with severe craniofacial anomalies: assessment in a multidisciplinary unit.

Objective: To assess the incidence of airway obstruction symptoms and the presence of obstructive sleep apnea in children with severe craniofacial anomalies by a proactive screening program using a standard questionnaire and cardiorespiratory polygraphy.

Patients And Methods: Children with severe craniofacial anomalies referred to our paediatric airway unit from February 2001 to June 2011 were eligible to be included in this retrospective, single centre study. Symptoms of airway obstruction were proactively investigated using the shorter version of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ).

The role of bronchoscopy in the management of patients with severe craniofacial syndromes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of airway anomalies in children with severe craniofacial syndromes and to establish the role of bronchoscopy in the care of these patients.

Methods: Consecutive children with craniofacial syndromes, including both bony deformities of the skull and face, in which a bronchoscopy was performed between 1995 and 2010 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: Thirty-six patients (22 boys, 14 girls; mean age, 39 months) were studied.