General Anesthesia in an Ex-Utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Procedure for a Neonate with NAGER Syndrome

Abstract

In the ex-utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure, an incision is made similar to that for a cesarean section. Following uterine incision, the baby is partially delivered by the obstetrician but remains attached to the maternal-fetal unit, allowing the pediatric surgeon to establish or secure an airway while the baby maintains oxygen saturation on utero-placental support. Once the airway has been secured, the obstetric team resumes control of the procedure, the umbilical cord is cut and clamped, and the delivery of the baby is completed. We report on an EXIT procedure performed for fetal craniofacial abnormalities secondary to Nager Syndrome.