Anesthetic management in a pediatric patient with Poland syndrome: A case report.

Abstract

Poland syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by unilateral chest wall hypoplasia and ipsilateral upper extremity abnormalities, usually on the right side. It can be combined with other anomalies such as scapular deformity of the affected side, and hypoplasia or absence of nipple. Typical surgery for a Poland syndrome patient aims to correct the chest wall defect and/or other abnormalities. Ventilation problem such as paradoxical chest movement can occur during anesthesia. We report management of general anesthesia of a Poland syndrome patient with right chest wall defect undergoing inframammary fold reposition and liposuction.

• Authors: Il Hwan Jeong, Won Jun Choi, Youngjae Yi, Sung Ha Mun, Hyun Soo Kim
• Journal: Korean journal of anesthesiology (Korean J Anesthesiol) Vol. 57 Issue 6 Pg. 773-775 (Dec 2009) ISSN: 2005-7563 [Electronic] Korea (South)
• PMID: 30625966 (Publication Type: Journal Article)