Abstract
Among many manifestations of Treacher Collins syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea is of particular significance because it may sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. A case of Treacher Collins syndrome accompanied by severe sleep apnea is presented. Horizontal and segmental osteotomies of the mandible were effective in treatment of the sleep apnea.
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Ueda, K., Tajima, S., Tanaka, Y. et al. Correction of severe sleep apnea in a case of Treacher-Collins syndrome. Eur J Plast Surg 19, 320–322 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00180327
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