Anesth Pain Med.  2012 Apr;7(2):181-184.

Epidural anesthetic management of achondroplastic parturient dwarf undergoing cesarean section: A case report

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  • 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea. anespc@medimail.co.kr

Abstract

Achondroplasia is the most common non-lethal skeletal dysplasia. Underdevelopment and premature ossification of bones result in characteristic craniofacial and spinal abnormalities. Achondroplastic dwarfs have low fertility rates and require delivery by cesarean section due to their cephalo-pelvic disproportion. Controversy exists regarding the ideal anesthesia for an achondroplastic parturient dwarf for urgent cesarean section. Anesthesia, whether general or regional, presents many potential problems during cesarean section. We report the experience of the epidural anesthesia in an achondroplastic dwarf undergoing elective cesarean section.

Keyword

Achondroplasia; Cesarean section; Dwarf; Epidural anesthesia

MeSH Terms

Achondroplasia
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, Epidural
Birth Rate
Cesarean Section
Female
Pregnancy
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