Open AccessPerioperative considerations in Walker–Warburg syndrome
Author(s) -
Valk Madelous J.A.,
Loer Stephan A.,
Schober Patrick,
Dettwiler Saskia
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.334
Subject(s) - medicine , perioperative , muscular dystrophy , hydrocephalus , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , general surgery , anesthesia , surgery
Key Clinical Message Walker–Warburg syndrome is a rare congenital disorder. Several features, including muscular dystrophy, hydrocephalus, and oropharyngeal abnormalities, have important implications in the perioperative setting. We present a case of general anesthesia in an infant and discuss perioperative considerations to guide clinicians faced with the management of patients with this syndrome.