Airway Management Strategies in Pediatric MURCS Association

This case report details the anesthetic and airway management of a 6-year-old girl with MURCS association undergoing dental extraction. MURCS, which stands for Müllerian duct aplasia/hypoplasia, congenital renal agenesis/ectopia, and cervical somite dysplasia, presents unique challenges due to cervical spine anomalies that complicate airway control. The report emphasizes the necessity of thorough preoperative evaluations and meticulous planning to ensure patient safety. A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, incorporating advanced airway management techniques tailored to the patient's specific needs. The report underscores the importance of individualized anesthetic strategies and interprofessional collaboration in managing rare congenital syndromes, highlighting that such tailored management is critical for achieving safe and successful outcomes in surgical procedures involving patients with complex anatomical variations. This contribution adds to the limited literature on MURCS and its implications for anesthetic practice.