Hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy and anaesthesia - a case report

Abstract

The hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies are a rare group of disorders characterized by progressive loss of function that predominantly affects the peripheral sensory nerves. Autonomic dysfunction is present to a variable degree and can have several implications for anaesthesia. We report the case of a patient with Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy who was posted for a below knee amputation and discuss the anaesthesia management.

Keywords

• Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy (HSAN)
• Anaesthesia