OCCIPITAL MENINGOENCEPHALOCELE – ANAESTHETIC CHALLENGES: A CASE REPORT
Dr. Geeta Ahlawat, Associate Professor; Dr. Swati Chhabra, Assistant Professor;Dr. Mangal Singh Ahlawat
Abstract
Introduction: The anesthetic management of meningoencephalocele is
a challange because of the positioning, handling of the airway and the
difficulty in perioperative care.
Case Report: A 3 month old neonate presented for surgical excision
of giant occipital meningoencephalocele. Despite the difficulties,
intubation and peroperative anesthetic management of the patient was
successfully achieved. Conclusion: Previous similar case reports were
reviewed and potential perioperative complications are highlighted.
Keywords: paediatric difficult airway, Encephalocele, Occipital
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