Anesthesia for treacher collins syndrome: A case report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59847/jsan318Keywords:
Airway management, Difficult airway, Treacher Collins syndromeAbstract
Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare congenital craniofacial disorder occurring approximately 1 in 50,000 live births. It is a type of syndrome in which upper airway obstruction may worsen as the patient ages. This syndrome presents challenges for anesthesiologists due to its characteristic facial abnormalities, which can lead to upper airway obstruction and necessitate multiple corrective surgeries throughout their lives. The complex anesthetic
and airway management required for patients with Treacher collins syndrome becomes even more intricate in ambulatory setting. Improved airway approaches, combined with thorough pre-operative screening and multidisciplinary planning and communication, may make it possible to perform ambulatory surgery on patients with Treacher Collins syndrome,
whose condition otherwise represents a significant challenge to anesthesia providers.
This case report highlights the difficulties and strategies encountered during the perioperative airway management of a 7-year-old boy diagnosed case of Treacher Collins Syndrome, who underwent elective eye surgery under general anaesthesia in an ambulatory setting.
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