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The European Journal of Orthodontics 1988 10(1):137-142; doi:10.1093/ejo/10.1.137
© 1988 by European Orthodontic Society
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Nasal agenesis—a modified oral appliance to aid neonatal airway patency and to support oro-enteric intubation

P. A. Banks*,1 and M. J. Robinson**

*University Dental Hospital Manchester England
**Hope Hospital Manchester England

1Mr P A Banks Department of Orthodontics University Dental Hospital Higher Cambridge Street Manchester M15 6FH

Obstruction of the nasal airway in the neonate may lead to asphyxia. Prematurity introduces additional feeding difficulties requiring oro-enteric intubation. A modified oral appliance is described to both aid airway patency and to support oro-enteric intubation in an unusual patient who presented with nasal agenesis.


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