A Novel method of airway management in a neonate with a large occipital encephalocoele

Encephalocoeles are one of the rarest open neural tube defects that usually present at birth with a large occipital or frontoethmoidal swelling and require surgical correction in the neonatal period. Airway management in a neonate with a large occipital encephalocoele is difficult due to inadequate...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric neurosciences 2022-07, Vol.17 (3), p.267-269
Main Authors: Praveen, S Mano, Shetty, N Anita, Devalkar, S Priti, Sakrikar, R Gayatri, Paliwal, U Shashank, Hemantkumar, C Indrani
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Language:English
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Summary:Encephalocoeles are one of the rarest open neural tube defects that usually present at birth with a large occipital or frontoethmoidal swelling and require surgical correction in the neonatal period. Airway management in a neonate with a large occipital encephalocoele is difficult due to inadequate neck extension and positioning difficulties.
ISSN:1817-1745
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DOI:10.4103/jpn.jpn_314_20