AI Article Synopsis
- Anesthesia for a partial glossectomy in a premature child with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is complicated due to the presence of macroglossia, which makes airway management challenging.
- Meticulous pre-operative assessment and preparation are crucial to address potential difficulties, including a difficult airway, prematurity, and the risk of hypoglycemia.
- The report discusses specific anesthetic concerns and strategies to manage these risks effectively during the surgery.
Article Abstract
Anesthesia for partial glossectomy in a premature child with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome presents as a unique challenge to the Anesthesiologist. Airway management in patients presenting with macroglossia is especially significant and requires meticulous preparation and pre-operative assessment. This report delineates the anesthetic concerns such as an anticipated difficult airway due to a large tongue, prematurity, hypoglycemia and an oral cavity surgery and their management.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4234797 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-9185.142863 | DOI Listing |
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