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Anesthetic Complications in Children Undergoing Mehta Spine Casting: A Case Series

Anesthetic Complications in Children Undergoing Mehta Spine Casting: A Case Series Elongation-derotation flexion casting, commonly referred to as Mehta casting, is a relatively new treatment for infantile idiopathic scoliosis. Surgeons have noted remarkable, sustained improvement in scoliosis following treatment with serial Mehta plaster casts. There is scant literature regarding anesthetic complications during Mehta cast placement. This case series examines 4 children who underwent Mehta casting at a single tertiary institution. Complications included endotracheal tube obstruction, hypothermia, pressure point injuries, and prolonged exposure to general anesthesia (GA) that potentially increases the risk of long-term neurodevelopmental delay. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A & A Case Reports Wolters Kluwer Health

Anesthetic Complications in Children Undergoing Mehta Spine Casting: A Case Series

A & A Case Reports , Volume 17 (5) – May 18, 2023

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Wolters Kluwer Health
Copyright
Copyright © 2023 International Anesthesia Research Society.
ISSN
2325-7237
eISSN
2575-3126
DOI
10.1213/xaa.0000000000001685
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Abstract

Elongation-derotation flexion casting, commonly referred to as Mehta casting, is a relatively new treatment for infantile idiopathic scoliosis. Surgeons have noted remarkable, sustained improvement in scoliosis following treatment with serial Mehta plaster casts. There is scant literature regarding anesthetic complications during Mehta cast placement. This case series examines 4 children who underwent Mehta casting at a single tertiary institution. Complications included endotracheal tube obstruction, hypothermia, pressure point injuries, and prolonged exposure to general anesthesia (GA) that potentially increases the risk of long-term neurodevelopmental delay.

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A & A Case ReportsWolters Kluwer Health

Published: May 18, 2023

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