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.

Keywords

• Antenatal diagnosis
• Ex-utero intrapartum treatment
• large cystic hygroma
• positioning and airway management