Anesthetic Management of a Child with Mucopolysaccharidosis: A Case Report

Dr. Jigyasa Shahani | Dr. Neelam Dogra

Abstract: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of genetic disorders that presents challenges during anesthetic care and in particular difficulty with airway management. We describe the anaesthetic management of a seven month old child with Hurler syndrome, who presented for an inguinal hernia repair.

Keywords: Mucopolysaccharidosis, Hurlers syndrome, difficult intubation, anesthesia

Edition: Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016,

Pages: 1168 - 1169

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Anesthetic Management of a Child with Mucopolysaccharidosis: A Case Report

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