Ex-utero intrapartum treatment in the Indian scenario: Anesthetic challenges and positioning

Abstract

Ex-utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) is performed for fetuses diagnosed with large neck masses. A case report of a fetus diagnosed with a large cystic hygroma and cord around the neck who was delivered by EXIT is presented. The airway challenges and optimal positioning is discussed.

Role of anesthesiologist in ex utero intrapartum treatment procedure: A case and review of anesthetic management

“…EXIT procedure has been reviewed by many authors, and a case of cervical cystic hygroma with cord around the neck has been reported from India. [ 4 5 ] We describe the successful anesthetic management of an EXIT procedure for a fetus with antenatally diagnosed large anterior neck teratoma and present the literature review on perioperative management of such cases.…”