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

Pak J Med Sci. 2017 Nov-Dec;33(6):1534-1537. doi: 10.12669/pjms.336.13558.

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.

Keywords: CHARGE Syndrome; Choanal Atresia; Heart defects; Neonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports