Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by blistering after minimal trauma. These blisters tend to form dystrophic scars, leading to limiting and life-threatening sequelae. The anaesthetic management of patients with DEB is a challenge, even for the most experienced anaesthesiologists, but basic principles can help us prepare the plan of care.
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November 2012
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Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare congenital malformation characterised by a large defect in the lower region of the sternum, diaphragm, and lower abdominal region. It is also characterised by the migration of organs, and its prognosis depends on the presence of cardiac malformations. We present the case of an 18 year-old male subjected to a scheduled giant omphalocele correction.
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