Neuroaxial anesthesia in a patient with progressive systemic sclerosis: case presentation and review of the literature on systemic sclerosis
2006
Neuroaxial Anesthesia in a Patient with Systemic Sclerosis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Erk Gülcan, Vildan Taşpınar, Ferah Dönmez, Dilşen Örnek
Primary Institution: Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Numune Training and Research State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Conclusion
The combined spinal-epidural anesthesia technique can be successfully used in patients with systemic sclerosis and respiratory impairment.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of progressive systemic sclerosis and underwent surgery successfully.
- Anesthetic considerations for patients with systemic sclerosis include potential respiratory complications.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special type of anesthesia can help a woman with a serious skin disease have surgery safely.
Methodology
The patient underwent total hip arthroplasty under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 68-year-old woman with progressive systemic sclerosis.
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