The Role of Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy in Robin Sequence: A Systematic Review
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Manica, D., Schweiger, C., et al. (2017).
Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 45(2), 210-215.
This systematic review investigates the role of flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy to evaluate swallowing in patients with Robin Sequence.
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<div>The authors were unable to calculate a summary meta-analysis due to the heterogeneity of interventions and outcomes. Results indicated that fiberoptic flexible laryngoscopy (FFL) has a fundamental role in the evaluation of glossoptosis and as an intubation assistance tool, but the role of FFL in swallowing evaluations requires additional research. </div>
