Anaesthetic management of a patient with achondroplasia

Paediatr Anaesth. 2003 Jul;13(6):547-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.01094.x.

Abstract

A 12-year-old girl diagnosed with achondroplasia was admitted for bilateral ear surgery and adenotonsillectomy. She had classical symptoms and signs of upper airway obstruction, which is often seen in patients with achondroplasia. We describe the anaesthetic management of this patient, emphasizing the airway difficulties encountered and their anaesthetic implications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achondroplasia / complications*
  • Achondroplasia / physiopathology
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / physiopathology
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Monitoring, Intraoperative
  • Otologic Surgical Procedures
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / etiology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / physiopathology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / therapy
  • Tonsillectomy