Klippel-Fiel syndrome and anesthetic challenges – A case report and review of literature

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  • Dr. Kewal Krishan Gupta
Keywords: Klippel-Fiel syndrome; Klippel-Feil Syndrome/complications; Klippel-Feil Syndrome/pathology; Difficult airway; Fiberoptic intubation; Intubation, Intratracheal/adverse effects; Fiber Optic Technology

Abstract

Klippel-Fiel syndrome is one of the common congenital causes of difficult airway which is characterized by failure of normal segmentation of cervical vertebra resulting in short neck with restricted movement and cervical instability. This anomaly increases the risk of neurological damage during airway instrumentation like laryngoscopy and positioning for surgery. We report a case of 60 year old female patient with Klippel-Fiel syndrome posted for ear surgery under general anesthesia. She was successfully managed by using awake fibreoptic technique for endotracheal intubation.

Published
05-14-2019
How to Cite
admin, admin, & Gupta, D. K. K. (2019). Klippel-Fiel syndrome and anesthetic challenges – A case report and review of literature. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care. Retrieved from https://apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/658
Section
Case Reports

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