Pierre Robin Sequence is an interesting birth defect that needs to be addressed to help the baby with breathing and feeding. Today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Michael Markiewicz is back to tell us all about the nuances of treating this syndrome. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what the sequence is, what causes it, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. Dr. Markiewicz talks us through the process of distraction treatment, the medical team and their responsibilities, the complications that can arise from the procedure, and long-term treatment for these patients. As we are all well aware, post-op care is essential to the overall recovery of the patient and today, we discuss what that looks like for these children. Finally, Dr. Markiewicz shares his new favorite inspirational author with us. To hear all about the ins and outs of this interesting surgery, tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A warm welcome back to today’s guest, Dr. Michael Markiewicz. 
• An overview of the Pierre Robin Sequence, where the name came from, and its cause.
• How to diagnose and treat Pierre Robin Sequence patients in the initial stages. 
• The main goals and objectives Michael has with these patients.
• Who makes the decisions for children diagnosed with Pierre Robin Sequence. 
• When they start distraction treatment and the process involved in the treatment. 
• The kind of osteotomy Dr. Markiewicz does and why, and how long they spend in the OR.
• The importance of post-op care for these patients and how he manages their pain. 
• The complications associated with these procedures and when they extubate. 
• Why Dr. Markiewicz likes to overcorrect with the distractors and when they get taken off. 
• What the post-op care looks like for these babies and why he prefers they stay in the NICU. 
• How often Robin patients need clef surgery. 
• Michael shares a few books from his new favorite author. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Michael Markiewicz — https://www.michaelmarkiewiczddsmd.com/

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/mrmarkiewiczmd

Dr. Michael Markiewicz on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelmarkiewiczmddds/

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds — https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

Never Finished — https://www.amazon.com/Never-Finished-Unshackle-Your-Within-ebook/dp/B0BJMN7RMV

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

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