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Case Studies | Anaesthesiology | India | Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023 | Popularity: 4.3 / 10
Anaesthetic Management of a Case of Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
Dr Jayprakash Galpalli, Dr. Mohan Swami
Abstract: A 9yr old male child, with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy was scheduled for tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy with bilateral grommet insertion. The anaesthetic management of patient with muscular dystrophies is complicated and challenging. A thorough preoperative evaluation and multidisciplinary approach is essential for perioperative management of such cases. Here, we describe the successful anaesthetic management of a case of Duchenne muscular dystrophy who underwent tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy & bilateral grommet insertion procedure under general anaesthesia.
Keywords: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, difficult airway. anaesthesia management
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023
Pages: 1899 - 1900
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR231124192443
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