Three-Dimensional Morphometric Evaluation of the Upper Airway in Infants with Cleft Palate.
Researchers compared upper airway dimensions in 22 infants with cleft palate to normal infants, finding reduced total airway and oropharyngeal volumes but similar nasopharyngeal volumes, suggesting oropharyngeal space is the primary airway concern in cleft palate infants.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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