Purpose Prolonged postoperative hypoventilation presents a challenge to anesthesiologists with regard to assessing etiology and related treatment. We present a case of recurrent episodes of postoperative hypoventilation in a previously asymptomatic child after uneventful general anesthesia. In this case, the child eventually required lifelong ventilatory support during sleep. Clinical features A case of postoperative hypoventilation in a previously asymptomatic six-year-old child was investigated to determine the possible etiology. After uneventful general anesthesia for dental surgery, the child experienced recurrent episodes of hypoventilation associated with sleep.

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