Spinal anesthesia for a patient with type I sialidosis undergoing abdominal surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Type I and II sialidosis are autosomal recessively inherited glycoprotein storage disorders. Until now, there has been no published reports of patients with these conditions requiring anesthesia. We present the case of a 31-year-old male afflicted with type I sialidosis who underwent a surgical jejunostomy. Regional (spinal) anesthesia was carried out uneventfully. We discuss the anesthetic challenges posed by patients with type I and II sialidosis. Airway assessment and management is particularly crucial.
Medical subject headings
- Abdomen
- Anesthesia, Spinal
- Mucolipidoses