Anesthesia and Airway Management in a Child with Frank Ter Haar Syndrome Suspected Difficult Airway Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report
| Author | Maryam Ghadimi | en |
| Author | Yasmin Chaibakhsh | en |
| Author | Mohsen Ziyaeifard | en |
| Orcid | Maryam Ghadimi [0000-0003-2621-7390] | en |
| Orcid | Yasmin Chaibakhsh [0000-0001-6735-1065] | en |
| Orcid | Mohsen Ziyaeifard [0000-0002-5631-4813] | en |
| Issued Date | 2024-08-31 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction: Frank ter Haar syndrome (FTHS) is a rare and complex multisystem congenital genetic disorder that leads to craniofacial, cardiac, and skeletal abnormalities. We report the anesthesia and airway management of a child with FTHS who was referred for repair of atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD). Case Presentation: The patient exhibited craniofacial and skeletal abnormalities, including craniosynostosis, micrognathia, a prominent forehead, hypertelorism, and anteverted nostrils. These features raised the possibility of a difficult airway. Conclusions: For patients with potential difficult airways undergoing elective surgery, the procedure should be postponed until all necessary equipment for managing a difficult airway is available. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/aapm-144682 | en |
| Keyword | Frank-ter Haar | en |
| Keyword | Difficult Airway | en |
| Keyword | Cardiac Surgery | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Anesthesia and Airway Management in a Child with Frank Ter Haar Syndrome Suspected Difficult Airway Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |