Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Oct 2011
Perioperative management of children with encephalocele: an institutional experience.
Encephaloceles are neural tube defects that are characterized by protrusion of the brain and meninges through a defect in the cranium. The inherent implications of pediatric anesthesia and difficult airway make surgical correction challenging for anesthesiologists ⋯ Difficult airway is not the only concern in children with encephalocele, but associated congenital malformations, hydrocephalus, large size of sac, and hemodynamic disturbances all require careful consideration.