Escobar Syndrome: Difficulties in Anesthesia Management

Karaveli, Arzu; Kum, Ulku; Yuksel, Deniz; Ozyurt, Erhan; KARSLI, BİLGE; Inanoglu, Kerem; Ozmen, Sadik

doi:10.9734/jpri/2018/38935

Escobar Syndrome: Difficulties in Anesthesia Management

Karaveli A., Kum U., Yuksel D., Ozyurt E., KARSLI B., Inanoglu K., ...More

JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, vol.21, no.2, 2018 (ESCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 21 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2018
Doi Number: 10.9734/jpri/2018/38935
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
Keywords: Escobar syndrome, airway management, malignant hyperthermia, MULTIPLE PTERYGIUM SYNDROME, CHILDREN, INTUBATION, LETHAL
Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Escobar syndrome (multiple pterygium coli) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder which characterized by various malformations. Regarding anaesthesia management, these patients should be considered due to difficult mask ventilation and intubation and risk of malignant hyperthermia by the anesthesiologist.