Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SEDC) is a type of short-limbed dwarfism characterized by platyspondylia, delayed metaphyseal ossification, and irregularly shaped bones. Anesthetic issues in patients with SEDC have reportedly included airway stenosis caused by laryngotracheal hypoplasia, ventilation difficulty due to facial hypoplasia, and intubation difficulty attributed to microgenia. Furthermore, atlantoaxial instability can lead to cervical dislocation due to excessive or violent manipulation of the head and neck.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnisocoria after induction of general anesthesia may indicate a severe cerebrovascular disorder. We encountered a case in which anisocoria in the left and right eyes was noticed after induction of general anesthesia, and the surgery was canceled. The patient was a 53-year-old woman with a history of hypertension.
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