RT Book, Section A1 Bissonnette, Bruno A1 Luginbuehl, Igor A1 Engelhardt, Thomas SR Print(0) ID 1164077890 T1 Marshall-Smith Syndrome T2 Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259861789 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1164077890 RD 2024/10/03 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.