A modified tracheostomy technique in an adult patient with Klippel-Feil
syndrome.
- Arshbir Aulakh,
- Amir Parham Pirhadi Rad,
- Mohammad Nourizadeh,
- Oleksandr Butskiy
Amir Parham Pirhadi Rad
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia
Author ProfileMohammad Nourizadeh
The University of British Columbia Department of Surgery
Author ProfileOleksandr Butskiy
The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus
Corresponding Author:butskiy.alex@gmail.com
Author ProfileAbstract
Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by
the fusion of cervical vertebrae, presenting unique challenges for
airway management. We report the case of a 38-year-old male with
Klippel-Feil syndrome who required a tracheostomy due to respiratory
failure and sepsis. The patient's anatomical anomalies, including a
short, immobile neck and20 Dec 2024Submitted to Clinical Case Reports 31 Dec 2024Submission Checks Completed
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