Anesth Pain Med.  2012 Jul;7(3):236-239.

Anaesthetic experience in a patient with severe thoracolumbar kyphosis: A case report

• Seo H
• Kim SH
• Ham TI
• Ha SI

Abstract

Kyphosis is a deformity characterized by anterior flexion of the vertebral column. When severe, kyphosis may decrease lung volume and compliance, leading to increased work of breathing and deterioration of pulmonary function. Moreover, postoperative respiratory failure is a common problem for patients with severe spinal deformities. We describe the successful case of general anaesthesia in a 71-year-old male patient with severe thoracolumbar kyphosis undergoing open surgery converted from robotic surgery.

Keyword

Kyphosis; Pulmonary atlectasis; Respiratory insufficiency; Robotics; Surgery computer assisted

MeSH Terms

Aged
Compliance
Congenital Abnormalities
Humans
Kyphosis
Lung
Male
Respiratory Insufficiency
Robotics
Spine
Work of Breathing