Robin Sequence

Chapter 11 of Volume 2, Head, Neck & Craniofacial. Revision notes and examiner-style viva questions with model answers for the FRCS (Plast).

7 viva questions in this chapter

1. Describe the photograph.
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2. How do you work out how bad the airway is, and where the obstruction is?
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3. This baby has failed conservative management. What are you offering?
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4. Go.
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5. At six weeks — NPA, full NG feeds. Sleep study on the NPA: AHI 22. Weight tracking the 2nd centile, having started on the 50th. Nasendoscopy: tongue base obstruction, Sher I. Her mother says: “We just want to take her home.”
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6. Nine months old. Device out, NPA weaned, feeding orally, back on the 25th centile. Genetics confirm Stickler. She’s listed for palate repair next month. Any concerns?
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7. Go.
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