Parturient With Barnes Syndrome (Thoracolaryngopelvic Dysplasia) Undergoing Cesarean Delivery of a Neonate With Barnes Syndrome: A Case Report

A A Pract. 2018 Sep 15;11(6):151-154. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000765.

Abstract

This case describes a parturient with Barnes syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by subglottic stenosis, thoracic dystrophy, and small pelvic inlet, who underwent cesarean delivery of a neonate diagnosed with Barnes syndrome. Live simulation training was performed by multidisciplinary team to prepare for the spinal anesthetic, personnel flow between 2 operating rooms, and management of various airway scenarios for the newborn. After delivery, the neonate underwent laryngoscopy-bronchoscopy with successful intubation in the operating room because of labored breathing. Airway evaluation revealed subglottic stenosis, tracheomalacia/bronchomalacia. Collaboration among perinatologists, obstetric/pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric head and neck surgeons, and neonatologists was integral to perioperative management of both the mother and child.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Asphyxia Neonatorum / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cesarean Section / methods*
  • Disease Management
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intubation, Intratracheal
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Larynx / abnormalities*
  • Larynx / surgery
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / surgery*
  • Pelvis / abnormalities*
  • Pelvis / surgery
  • Point-of-Care Systems
  • Pregnancy
  • Simulation Training
  • Thorax / abnormalities*

Supplementary concepts

  • Thoracolaryngopelvic dysplasia