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Congenital epulis
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F1
The general appearance of the neonate represented a true challenge for the anesthesiologist [Figures 1, 2].
Extend of lesion
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F2
The general appearance of the neonate represented a true challenge for the anesthesiologist [Figures 1, 2].
Confirming ability to mask ventillation
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F3
After preoxygenation, inhalation induction of anesthesia was accomplished using sevoflurane 6% in oxygen [Figure 3].
After securing the airway
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F4
We were able to successfully intubate the neonate with a 3.5 mm uncuffed endotracheal tube at first attempt using Miller's No 1 straight blade [Figure 4].