Anaesthetic management of the Kenny-Caffey syndrome using the laryngeal mask

Paediatr Anaesth. 1996;6(3):235-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.1996.tb00436.x.

Abstract

We report the anaesthetic management of a nine-year-old, 6.8 kg, 75 cm tall female with the Kenny-Caffey syndrome presenting for strabismus surgery. Dysmorphic features in our patient included a hypoplastic mandible. A neonatal (size 1) laryngeal mask was successfully used for management of the airway whilst providing surgical access. The general features of this rare syndrome are presented and the literature reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Inhalation*
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Dwarfism / complications*
  • Female
  • Halothane / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Masks*
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Nitrous Oxide / administration & dosage
  • Strabismus / surgery*
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Inhalation
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Halothane