Anaesthetic challenges in a patient with Klippel–Feil syndrome scheduled for panendoscopy and biopsy*. (4th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chitnis, A; Enohumah, KO
• Is Part Of: Southern African journal of anaesthesia and analgesia. Volume 24:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 62
• Publication Date: 2018-03-04
• Subjects: awake-fibreoptic intubation -- difficult airway -- Klippel-Feil syndrome -- panendoscopy -- Sprengel's deformity; Anaesthesia -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Periodicals; 617.96
• DOI: 10.1080/22201181.2018.1438555
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2220-1181

Abstract

Abstract : Klippel–Feil syndrome is one of the congenital causes of difficult airway. It is characterised by a classic triad of a short neck, restricted cervical spine movement, and a low posterior hairline, which can pose a significant challenge to the anaesthetist during airway management. A case of Klippel Feil Syndrome type 2 with associated Sprengel's deformity for panendoscopy under general anaesthesia is presented. The anaesthetic considerations in the management of this patient are also discussed.