Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care (Jan 2011)

Parturient with severe kyphoscoliosis: An anesthetic challenge

  • Sara Korula,
  • Shaloo Ipe,
  • Saramma P Abraham

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2249-4472.93992
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 2
pp. 81 – 84

Abstract

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We present a case of a primigravida with kyphoscoliosis and pneumonia posted for emergency cesarean section. She had a Cobb′s angle of 120° and exertional dyspnea. Epidural anesthesia was successfully used for anesthesia and postoperative analgesia. This report highlights the anesthetic challenges and the importance of early planning of anesthetic technique for successful intraoperative management of a kyphoscoliosis patient.

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