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.
Department of Anaesthesia, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
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D004677:Encephalocele / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*