The troublesome triumvirate: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis, Pierre Robin syndrome and severe obstructive sleep apnoea

Abstract

Managing the paediatric airway with a multitude of issues, poses a unique anaesthetic challenge. Thorough understanding of implications of the associated co-morbidities, meticulous planning to counter the anticipated difficulties with back-up plans and optimal utilisation of modern anaesthesia techniques are the cornerstones in ensuring success in such tricky situations.

Keywords

• obstructive sleep apnoea
• pierre robin syndrome
• temporomandibular joint ankylosis