Posterior encephalocoele: a case of difficult tracheal intubation.
This paper describes the anaesthetic management of a neonate with a posterior encephalocoele and discusses the management of problems encountered. The problems were difficult tracheal intubation, cardiac arrest and dislodgement of the endotracheal tube.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
D004677:Encephalocele / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*