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Anesthesia and Airway Management in a Child with Frank Ter Haar Syndrome Suspected Difficult Airway Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

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.

Source: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

DOI: 10.5812/aapm-144682

Authors: Maryam Ghadimi, Yasmin Chaibakhsh, Mohsen Ziyaeifard

Institutions: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402542876