{
  "abstract": "Syngnathia is a congenital condition characterised by fibrous and/or bony fusion between maxilla and mandible. We report the case of a neonate who underwent surgical release of syngnathia under general anaesthesia. Management required multidisciplinary planning involving surgeons, anaesthesiologists and paediatricians, spanning pre-operative assessment through postoperative care. Prior to surgery, availability of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) bed and appropriate airway equipment-including a fibreoptic bronchoscope sized for neonate was ensured. This case highlights the importance of tertiary-level healthcare facilities with coordinated multidisciplinary team, advanced airway management capabilities and a well-equipped NICU staffed by trained personnel for management of rare and difficult cases.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India"
      ],
      "name": "Devalina Goswami"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India"
      ],
      "name": "H D Leshinai Poumai"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India"
      ],
      "name": "Ajoy Roychoudhury"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India"
      ],
      "name": "Jhuma Sankar"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Perioperative management consideration for congenital syngnathia: a multidisciplinary approach",
  "uid": "1e215bab-d2a2-55a9-ac94-497a66455bff"
}