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Cardiorespiratory arrest during and after nuss procedure: case report
Indira F Cujiño-Álvarez1, Daniela Torres-Salazar2, Mauricio Velásquez-Galvis3
1Anesthesiology Department, Anesthestiologist. Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18-49, Cali, 760032, Colombia. indira.cujino@fvl.org.co.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
|April 28, 2023
Summary
Pectus excavatum patients undergoing the Nuss procedure face risks of serious cardiorespiratory complications. Early recognition and management of these perioperative events are crucial for patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- Cardiopulmonary complications
Background:
- Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity with potential physiological impacts.
- The Nuss procedure offers a minimally invasive approach for correction.
- Perioperative complications are a known risk associated with the Nuss procedure.
Observation:
- A case report details a 16-year-old patient undergoing Nuss bar placement.
- The patient experienced intraoperative and postoperative cardiorespiratory arrest.
- This highlights the potential severity of complications.
Findings:
- Cardiorespiratory arrest can occur during or after Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum.
- The severity of pectus excavatum may correlate with complication risk.
- Prompt management is essential for adverse events.
Implications:
- Clinicians must anticipate and prepare for potential early and late complications.
- Management strategies for cardiorespiratory arrest post-Nuss procedure are vital.
- This case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring in pectus excavatum surgical patients.
Keywords:
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