TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Marshall-Smith Syndrome A1 - Bissonnette, Bruno A1 - Luginbuehl, Igor A1 - Engelhardt, Thomas PY - 2019 T2 - Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e AB - It is a genetic disorder characterized by the association of facial dysmorphism, failure to thrive, and accelerated osseous maturation and linear growth. Accompanied by severe respiratory problems that are often fatal during the first year of life, mental retardation, hypotonia, muscle weakness, and psychomotor retardation. Craniofacial abnormalities include prominent forehead and eyes, maldevelopment of the epiglottis, and laryngomalacia. Patients with this syndrome have a high risk of developing anesthetic complications, especially concerning the maintenance of the airways. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/03 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1164077890 ER -