Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. Caesarean section under epidural anaesthesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita is a rare condition with several features of concern to the anaesthetist. The patients are of extremely short stature and the presence of kyphoscoliosis may lead to significant respiratory impairment. Cervical vertebral body changes can result in spinal cord compression and laryngotracheal stenosis may be present. The management of such a patient presenting for elective Caesarean section under epidural anaesthesia is described.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Epidural
- Anesthesia, Obstetrical
- Cesarean Section
- Osteochondrodysplasias