Anesthetic management challenges in a pediatric patient with Ellis Van Creveld syndrome and complex cardiac anomalies: A case report

The case report discusses the anesthetic management and postoperative course of a 4-month-old girl with Ellis Van Creveld syndrome. Key challenges included an abnormal chest wall, tracheal abnormalities, and complex cardiac issues, requiring tailored anesthetic planning and vigilant monitoring. The patient experienced complications such as complete heart block and persistent hypercapnia after the surgery, which required a permanent pacemaker and prolonged noninvasive ventilation, leading to an extended hospital stay.