Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Anaesthetic management in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Down’s syndrome –A case report

Dr. Jyoti Vishnu Kale

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Down’s syndrome constitutes to be the most common chromosomal disorder. It is found in 1/800 live births.¹These babies have many associated congenital anomalies that affect almost all of their organ systems. Overall frequency of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in Down’s Syndrome seems to be low. Morgagni hernia is the most common type of CDH among these patients. Gastro–esophageal reflux disease (GERD),Pulmonary hypoplasia, susceptibility to respiratory infections, along with atlanto axial instability and sensitivity to anaesthetic agents modify the anaesthetic management in these cases. ² Carefully designed anaesthesia is must for successful perioerative outcome.  

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Dr. Jyoti Vishnu Kale Anaesthetic management in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Down’s syndrome -A case report Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.VIII August 2013

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