Resuscitation failure due to Fraser syndrome in a newborn undiagnosed in the prenatal period.

Abstract

Long segment laryngo-tracheal atresia is rare, and is usually incompatible with life in neonates. We report a case of an infant with Fraser syndrome that had not been diagnosed in the prenatal period who presented with impossible intubation due to severe long segment laryngeal atresia in the delivery room. Antenatal diagnostic features of Fraser syndrome and emergency airway management are discussed.

• Authors: Nurullah Okumus, E Esra Onal, Canan Turkyilmaz, Aydan Biri, Ipek Işik Gönül, Suna Unal, Aylar Poyraz, Yildiz Atalay
• Journal: Resuscitation (Resuscitation) Vol. 65 Issue 2 Pg. 221-3 (May 2005) ISSN: 0300-9572 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 15866404 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple (diagnosis, therapy)
• Fatal Outcome
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Kidney (abnormalities)
• Larynx (abnormalities, pathology)
• Male
• Resuscitation (methods)
• Trachea (abnormalities)
• Treatment Failure