Bloqueio Epidural Torácico em Cirurgia de Nuss: Caso de Sucesso

Os autores descrevem o caso c1ínico de um adolescente com o diagnóstico de pectus excavatum grave, submetido a cirurgia de Nuss sob controlo toracoscópico. Realizou-se anestesia combinada, com cateter epidural torácico que permitiu um periodo intra e pós-operatório estável, sem intercorrências e sem necessidade de suplementação analgésica.

Anesthesia for Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment: Renewed Insight on a Rare Procedure

The ex utero intrapartum treatment is a rare surgical procedure performed in cases of expected postpartum fetal airway obstruction. The technique lies on a safe establishment of a patent airway during labor in anticipation of a critical respiratory event, without interrupting maternal-fetal circulation. Anesthetic management is substantially different from that regarding standard cesarean delivery and its main goals include uterine relaxation, fetal anesthesia and preservation of placental blood flow. We present the case of an ex utero intrapartum treatment procedure performed on a fetus with a large cervical lymphangioma and prenatal evidence of airway compromise. Modifications to the classic ex utero intrapartum treatment management strategies were successfully adopted and will be discussed in the following report.