Anesthetic management of tongue reduction in a case of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.

Abstract

Anesthesia for partial glossectomy in a premature child with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome presents as a unique challenge to the Anesthesiologist. Airway management in patients presenting with macroglossia is especially significant and requires meticulous preparation and pre-operative assessment. This report delineates the anesthetic concerns such as an anticipated difficult airway due to a large tongue, prematurity, hypoglycemia and an oral cavity surgery and their management.

• Authors: Meenu Batra, Umesh K Valecha
• Journal: Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology (J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol) Vol. 30 Issue 4 Pg. 562-4 (Oct 2014) ISSN: 0970-9185 [Print] India
• PMID: 25425786 (Publication Type: Case Reports)