[Anesthesia in Apert syndrome]

Minerva Anestesiol. 1997 May;63(5):167-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The anaesthetic technique chosen for a laparohysterectomy in a woman affected by Apert's acrocephalosyndactilia is described. Difficulties in performing tracheal intubation were overcome by mean of loco-regional anesthesia (LRA). In order to minimize the anaesthetic risk, a standardised preoperative evaluation and assessment integrating the usual investigations and the possibility of employing intubation techniques as alternative to direct laryngoscopy are suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acrocephalosyndactylia*
  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Conduction / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Preoperative Care