Anaesthesia for Cockayne syndrome. Three case reports.

Cockayne syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive condition producing a dwarfed, mentally retarded infant or child. Problems with airway management and an increased risk of gastric aspiration are the main anaesthetic concerns. Anaesthetics given to three patients with Cockayne syndrome are described. In two of these, tracheal intubation was difficult and the use of a laryngeal mask airway proved invaluable.