(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12) Von Steiger, Ilonka; Levin, A. I.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Congenital cervical teratomas are rare tumours notorious for causing neonatal airway embarrassment. We report the multidisciplinary management of a foetus with an antenatally diagnosed massive cervical teratoma. Initial management with an ex-utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure failed. The neonate was delivered and airway control was then achieved using a supraglottic airway device.
Tracheal intubation was eventually accomplished using fibreoptic bronchoscopy via the supraglottic
airway. The discussion addresses perinatal cervical teratoma with the emphasis on airway management
and the use of supraglottic airway devices.