An encounter with Nager's syndrome: A case report of pediatric airway challenge
Nager acrofacial dysostosis is a rare genetic syndrome. It has a potential threat of obstructed airway from birth. Associated with severe micrognathia, it poses a difficult airway challenge to the anesthesiologist. Tracheostomy may be required for the survival of these patients. We report a case of...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Online journal of anaesthesia 2021-07, Vol.22 (2), p.176-179 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Nager acrofacial dysostosis is a rare genetic syndrome. It has a potential threat of obstructed airway from birth. Associated with severe micrognathia, it poses a difficult airway challenge to the anesthesiologist. Tracheostomy may be required for the survival of these patients. We report a case of a 2½-month-old infant with Nager's syndrome for lip reconstruction and club foot management. |
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ISSN: | 2589-7934 0973-0311 0973-0311 |
DOI: | 10.4103/TheIAForum.TheIAForum_10_21 |