Anaesthesia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. A case report and review of the literature

Anaesthesia. 1987 Mar;42(3):281-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1987.tb03040.x.

Abstract

Anaesthetic management of a patient with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is described. The pathogenesis and various complications relating to this common hereditary blood disorder are reviewed. Problems related to anaesthesia in the presence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, General*
  • Female
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / complications
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / genetics*
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / physiopathology
  • Hemolysis
  • Humans
  • Pedigree
  • Surgery, Plastic