Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in a 15-month-old child.
This case report describes a young child with a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, a very rare condition in pediatrics. The anesthetic management for resection of the aneurysm and repair of the aorta are presented, and special considerations for pediatric patients are discussed.
Vuksanaj
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Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Shenaq
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Taylor
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D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007530:Isoflurane / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods
D007530:Isoflurane; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010100:Oxygen