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The Utility of Early Tongue Reduction Surgery for Macroglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome.

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Abstract
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Macroglossia, a cardinal feature of the (epi)genetic disorder Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, is associated with obstructive sleep apnea, speech and/or feeding difficulties, and dental or jaw malalignment. These sequelae may be treated and/or prevented with tongue reduction surgery; the authors sought to determine whether certain Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome patients may benefit from early surgical intervention before age 12 months.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Volume
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145
Issue
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4
Number of Pages
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803e-813e
ISSN Number
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0032-1052
URL
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https://Insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=32221229
DOI
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10.1097/PRS.0000000000006673
Short Title
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Plast Reconstr Surg
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