Guide To Effective Stickler Syndrome Treatment

Tracheostomy

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening into the trachea through the neck. In most cases, a tube is inserted to create an airway and remove lung secretions. The procedure happens under general anesthesia except in situations where there are emergency circumstances. Infants with Stickler syndrome may need this procedure done when they have the Robin sequence, which involves a number of abnormalities like a small lower jaw, a tongue placed too far back, and airway blockage. The majority of patients with this sequence also have a cleft palate. This surgery is necessary when an infant's airways become blocked because of the arrangement of their facial features. The tongue can drop toward the back of the throat, leading to constriction of the airway.

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