Anesthesia management for patients with congenital epidermolysis bullosa: A challenge case report for the anesthesiologist.

Introduction And Importance: Congenital epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare genetic conditions characterized by fragile skin that blisters easily. Anaesthesia management in these patients is complex due to mucocutaneous fragility, which can complicate surgical procedures and airway management. Our study aimed to report a case of successful general anaesthesia in two patients with congenital epidermolysis bullosa undergoing oesophagal dilatation.

Elective surgery cancellations in pediatric surgery: rate and reasons.

Introduction: Canceling pediatric elective surgery leads to multiple disturbances regarding the inefficient operating room (OR) management, the financial repercussions, and the psychological impact on the patient and his family. This study aims to identify the reasons for cancellations among the pediatric population in our setting and suggest some convenient solutions.

Methods: We carried out a prospective and descriptive study over 12 months in the pediatric surgery department of Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital.