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Comparing intubation techniques of Klippel-Feil syndrome patients in the last 10 years: a systematic review

By JOM Staff

08.05.25

Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by cervical vertebral fusion. Patients typically present with a triad of short neck, low posterior hairline, and limited cervical range of motion. The location and quantity of vertebral fusions in KFS makes airway management challenging in the field of anesthesia. Anesthesiologists select intubation methods based on perceived difficulty, making this paper essential to the field.

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