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. Resumo: A...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier) 2015-09, Vol.65 (5), p.414-416
Main Authors: Sukran Geze, Ufuk Arslan, Mustafa Tusat
Format: Article
Language:English
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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. Resumo: 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. Keywords: Anaesthesia, infant, Jarcho Levin syndrome, Palavras-chave: Anestesia, Criança, Síndrome de Jarcho-Levin
ISSN:0104-0014
0104-0014
DOI:10.1016/j.bjane.2012.12.005