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Thoracic epidural anesthesia for bilateral reduction mammoplasty in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11159260     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
General anesthesia is best avoided in cases of Klippel-Feil syndrome where tracheal intubation is potentially difficult. The syndrome features severe abnormalities of the neck and upper thoracic spine, which may also lead to difficulties with neuraxial blockade. We describe the use of epidural anesthesia for bilateral reduction mammoplasty in a patient with this condition.
Authors:
P J O'Connor; G L Moysa; B T Finucane
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Anesthesia and analgesia     Volume:  92     ISSN:  0003-2999     ISO Abbreviation:  Anesth. Analg.     Publication Date:  2001 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-02-22     Completed Date:  2001-03-08     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1310650     Medline TA:  Anesth Analg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  514-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery, WCM Health Sciences Centre, 8440-112 St., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G2B7, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, Epidural*
Female
Humans
Klippel-Feil Syndrome / surgery*
Mammaplasty*

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