Ex-utero intrapartum treatment in the Indian scenario: Anesthetic challenges and positioning

Ex-utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) is performed for fetuses diagnosed with large neck masses. A case report of a fetus diagnosed with a large cystic hygroma and cord around the neck who was delivered by EXIT is presented. The airway challenges and optimal positioning is discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Prabha Udayakumar, Pavai Arunachalam, Vinodhadevi Vijayakumar, Gunavathi Kandappan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
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Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2014;volume=19;issue=2;spage=106;epage=108;aulast=Udayakumar