Sciatic Nerve Block in the Popliteal Fossa Using Lateral Approach in an Infant with Goldenhar Syndrome

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Sciatic Nerve Block in the Popliteal Fossa Using Lateral Approach in an Infant with Goldenhar Syndrome

Marinella Astuto, * Open Modal Concetta Privitera Carmelina Gurrieri Giuseppe Guzzetta Paolo Murabito Concetta Gullo Roberta Puntillo Antonino Gullo
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The Open Anesthesiology Journal • 05 Apr 2013 • RESEARCH ARTICLE • DOI: 10.2174/1874321801307010012

Abstract

Goldenhar syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by a wide range of congenital malformations that may cause difficulty in tracheal intubation and mask ventilation. We describe a case of a male infant with Goldenhar syndrome successfully treated with general anesthesia with laryngeal airway mask and peripheral nerve block for club foot disease surgery.

Keywords: Difficult airway, Goldenhar syndrome, Pediatric regional anesthesia, Peripheral nerve block.