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Case Reports
. 2025 Oct 6;13(28):106852.
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i28.106852.

Airway management strategies in a pediatric patient with MURCS association: A case report

Xu-Nian Lin  1 , Wing-Sum Chan  1 , Cheng-Wei Lu  1   2
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Airway management strategies in a pediatric patient with MURCS association: A case report

Xu-Nian Lin et al. World J Clin Cases. .

Abstract

Background: MURCS association, an acronym for Müllerian duct aplasia/hypoplasia, congenital renal agenesis/ectopia, and cervical somite dysplasia, presents unique anaesthetic challenges, particularly for airway control due to cervical spine anomalies. This case report adds to the limited literature by detailing airway management strategies in a paediatric patient with MURCS, emphasising the need for thorough preoperative evaluation and curated planning.

Case summary: This report describes the successful anaesthetic and airway management of a 6-year-old girl with MURCS undergoing dental extraction. To address the complexities of the patient's condition, a multidisciplinary approach involving comprehensive preoperative assessment, meticulous planning, and advanced airway management techniques was adopted.

Conclusion: This report emphasizes individualized anesthetic strategies and interprofessional collaboration for managing rare congenital syndromes.

Keywords: Airway management; Anesthesia; Case report; Intubation; MURCS association; Pediatric.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.

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