Perioperative Airway Evaluation during Cleft Palate Repair at an Early Age in Infants and Children with Pierre Robin Sequence

Conclusions: Hypoxaemia was likely to occur during intubation in infants and children with Pierre Robin sequence, while a pre-existing disordered breathing pattern, especially if severe, predisposed the patients to postoperative hypoxaemia. The need for an experienced specialist anaesthetist and the need for postoperative intensive care are emphasised.