Basal Encephalocele-an Uncommon Cause of Respiratory Distress in Newborn

Authors

  • Binay Gurung Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj Kathmandu
  • Urmila Gurung Ganeshman Singh Memorial Academy of ENT Head and Neck Studies, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj Kathmandu
  • Laxman Shrestha Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njenthns.v5i2.19421

Keywords:

Encephalocele, Nasal obstruction, Neural tube defect, Resiratory distress in newborn

Abstract

Basal encephalocele is one of the important causes of respiratory distress in newborn, although uncommon and hence under emphasized. It is a form of neural tube defect that usually presents with symptoms of nasal obstruction. Delayed presentation with variable symptoms have been noted. Collaborative surgical intervention is the treatment modality with different approaches. However, intervention early in neonatal period is a challenge in our region with resource limitations. Prognosis is worse with associated malformations and chromosomal anomalies. We report two cases of newborn with basal encephalocele presenting as respiratory distress at birth.

Nepalese Journal of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2014, Page: 18-20

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Published

2018-03-20

How to Cite

Gurung, B., Gurung, U., & Shrestha, L. (2018). Basal Encephalocele-an Uncommon Cause of Respiratory Distress in Newborn. Nepalese Journal of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, 5(2), 18–20. https://doi.org/10.3126/njenthns.v5i2.19421

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014)

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Original Articles

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