Anaesthesia for infant with Jarcho Levin syndrome: case report

Jarcho Levin syndrome is a rare disorder. There are various vertebral and costal anomalies. Severe deformities and abnormal fusion of ribs and vertebrae cause respiratory insufficiency and pneumonia. We present anaesthesia in a patient with Jarcho Levin syndrome for vesicoureteral reflux. A síndrome...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) 2015-09, Vol.65 (5), p.414-416
Main Authors: Geze, Sukran, Arslan, Ufuk, Tusat, Mustafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple
Anaesthesia
Anestesia
Anesthesia - methods
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Criança
Female
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - complications
Humans
Infant
Jarcho Levin syndrome
Laryngeal Masks
Síndrome de Jarcho-Levin
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux - surgery
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Summary:Jarcho Levin syndrome is a rare disorder. There are various vertebral and costal anomalies. Severe deformities and abnormal fusion of ribs and vertebrae cause respiratory insufficiency and pneumonia. We present anaesthesia in a patient with Jarcho Levin syndrome for vesicoureteral reflux. A síndrome de Jarcho-Levin é um distúrbio raro que apresenta várias anomalias vertebrais e costais. Deformidades graves e fusões anormais das costelas e vértebras causam insuficiência respiratória e pneumonia. Apresentamos um caso de anestesia em paciente com síndrome de Jarcho-Levin para refluxo vesicuretral.
ISSN:0104-0014
1806-907X
0104-0014
DOI:10.1016/j.bjane.2012.12.005