title: [Gastroschisis repair under caudal anesthesia: a series of three cases].
abstract: Gastroschisis is a congenital anomaly characterized by a defect in the anterior abdominal wall with protrusion of abdominal viscera. Perioperative mortality is very high in these patients. Traditionally gastroschisis repair has been performed under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, requiring postoperative intensive care admission and mechanical ventilation. Caudal block is an attractive alternative to general anesthesia. We present a series of three neonates with gastroschisis, repaired solely under caudal anesthesia.
authors.affiliation: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Mumbai, Índia. Electronic address: kasat.neha21@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Neha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kasat
authors.affiliation: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Mumbai, Índia.
authors.forename: Nandini
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dave
authors.affiliation: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Mumbai, Índia.
authors.forename: Harick
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Mumbai, Índia.
authors.forename: Swapnil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mahajan
mesh_terms: D000763:Anesthesia, Caudal; D020139:Gastroschisis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn
keywords: Anestesia caudal; Anesthesia, caudal; Gastroschisis; Gastrosquise; Infant, newborn; Lactentes, recém‐nascido