A case of Pierre Robin sequence in a child with multiple organ dysfunction

Abstract

The Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) has an incidence rate of 1/20000 ~ 1/8500. Due to recurring lung infections and difficulty in swallowing, the patient was diagnosed with PRS after birth. The patient displayed multiple organ dysfunction, including the heart and kidneys, during the treatment. Subsequent treatment with mandibular lengthening device implantation, prone ventilation, and rehabilitation training improved the patient’s swallowing and breathing difficulties. However, the patient died due to severe lung infection and multiple organ dysfunction. Thus, timely surgery, oxygen therapy, rehabilitation visits, and strengthened nursing care can improve the quality of life of such children. Hence, further understanding of Pirot syndrome and entirely realizing the collaboration between multiple disciplines is necessary for jointly developing effective treatment plans for the disease.