The influence of the Tübingen soft palate plate and early cleft closure on the nasopharyngeal airway for the management of airway obstruction in an infant with Pierre Robin sequence: A case report

INTRODUCTION: A Tübingen palate plate and early cleft closure for successful airway management is described in a newborn with Pierre Robin sequence. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A three-day-old newborn with an acute airway obstruction underwent primary treatment with a Tübingen soft palate plate. DISCUSSION: After stabilization of the airway, the cleft soft palate was closed after three months. CONCLUSION: The Tübingen soft palate plate proved to be a very satisfactory treatment for the infant.