An ambulatory dental treatment of a child with Rett syndrome and limited mouth opening under muscle relaxant-free general anesthesia: a case report
Xiao Tan,
Bo Zhu,
Yanchen Li
et al.
Abstract:Background
Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a rare, severe, and progressive developmental disorder with intellectual disability. Anesthesia in RTT patients presents a range of challenges. We report a child with RTT who received dental treatment under muscle relaxant-free general anesthesia in our ambulatory center.
Case presentation
A 15-year-old girl with RTT was admitted to our dental clinic with multiple dental caries and residual roots. Dental treatment … Show more
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