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- Rhashedah A Ekeoduru.
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas.
- A A Pract. 2023 May 1; 17 (5): e01685e01685.
AbstractElongation-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.Copyright © 2023 International Anesthesia Research Society.
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