Anesthetic and airway management for inguinal hernia repair in a pediatric patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: a case report

General anesthesia in pediatric patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva requires meticulous planning to address the dual challenges of difficult airway management and the prevention of flare-ups. This case demonstrates that nasal fiberoptic intubation under high-flow nasal cannula oxygenation, combined with pharmacological prophylaxis and atraumatic handling, can contribute to safe anesthetic care. This patient case contributes to the limited body of literature on pediatric fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva anesthesia, underscoring the practical strategies for managing the airway and minimizing the risk of flare-ups.