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- Kids with Chiari Malformation type II (CM-II) often have problems with sleep, like sleep apnoea, which can make it hard to breathe while they sleep.
- The study looked at 8 kids with CM-II and found that 6 of them had sleep apnoea, and 3 of those had severe cases that needed special surgery or breathing help.
- The conclusion is that checking how kids breathe while sleeping is really important for treating those with CM-II, and it should be part of their ongoing care.
Article Abstract
Background: Children with Chiari Malformation type II (CM-II) have an increased risk of sleep apnoea. The aim of the study was to describe the management of patients with CM-II in relation to sleep apnoea syndrome, clinical symptoms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.
Case Series Presentation: The paper reports 8 consecutive patients with CM-II followed between September 2013 and April 2017. The prevalence of sleep apnoea syndrome was high with 6 out of 8 patients having mild-to-severe sleep apnoea. Patients with severe sleep apnoea syndrome (3 patients) were treated with upper airway surgery and/or noninvasive ventilation.
Conclusion: Our findings highlight the importance of respiratory polygraphy in the management of patients with CM-ΙΙ. Poly(somno)graphy is recommended in the follow-up care of children with CM-II.
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