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Treacher-Collins syndrome (TCS) presents significant challenges in airway management due to craniofacial abnormalities that often worsen with age. We describe the anesthetic management of a three-year-old male with TCS and no history of corrective surgery. Ketamine was used to facilitate vascular access and achieve adequate anesthetic depth. After three unsuccessful intubation attempts, an adult-sized Ovassapian airway was employed to guide a fiberoptic bronchoscope beneath the epiglottis and through the vocal cords, resulting in successful intubation. Postoperative airway management was optimized through multidisciplinary collaboration, highlighting the importance of preoperative planning and team-based decision-making in complex pediatric airway cases.
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