Dealing a Neonate with CHARGE Syndrome:Anaesthesia perspective of perioperative care

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Khalid Maudood SiddiquiAmjad Nadeem

Abstract

CHARGE syndrome is a condition that can disturb numerous areas of human body. As an abbreviation CHARGE stands for: coloboma, heart defects, atresia choanae, and retardation of growth, genital, and ear abnormalities. The configuration of malformations differs among individuals with this disorder, and the various health issues can be life-threatening during infancy and childhood. Affected individuals typically have several main features or a combination of major and minor appearances. Here we are presenting a case report of a neonate with CHARGE syndrome who underwent successful repair of choanal atresia under general anaesthesia with invasive monitoring.

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May 10, 2020·Head & Face Medicine·Manogari ChettyMike Urban

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