An Anesthetic Experience of Intraoperative Hypercapnia in a Patient with Larsen Syndrome: A case report. |
Seuk Jin Lee, Young Ki Kim, Kyu Wan Seong, Jong Bum Lim, Hwan Herr |
1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. ykkim@gnah.co.kr 2Department of Dermatology, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea. |
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Abstract |
Larsen syndrome is a rare congenital connective tissue disorder which is characterized by multiple dislocation of major joints, typical facial appearance, cervical spine narrowing and instability, and respiratory difficulties secondary to laryngotracheomalacia. We describe a case of general anesthesia for orthopedic operations in female infant consistent with Larsen syndrome. The patient showed hypercapnia intraoperatively, but recovered without any sequelae. |
Key Words:
hypercapnia; Larsen syndrome |
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