Anaesthetic considerations in exomphalos repair: a report of 2 cases.
The anaesthetic management of two neonates with exomphalos associated syndromes for surgical repair are described. The technical advancements in the surgical and anaesthetic management of these neonates which have resulted in reduction in morbidity and mortality are discussed. The high incidence of associated anomalies and the problems they pose to the anaesthetist in addition to the usual challenges of neonatal anaesthesia are highlighted.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male