Publications by authors named "Pratibha Deshmukh"
General anesthesia is the gold standard for breast cancer surgeries. Considering the nature of the surgery and its associated pain, various regional techniques are used as an adjunct to general anesthesia. Regional anesthesia as a sole anesthetic technique for breast cancer surgery is an upcoming technique - especially in high-risk patients considering the risk-benefit ratio, various regional blocks like pectoralis major block, pectoralis minor block, and erector spinae block - in which thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia is the recent one.
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- Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the buildup of homogentisic acid in collagenous tissues, resulting in discoloration and degeneration of joints, particularly affecting the spine and limbs.
- The condition can lead to pain, restricted mobility, and complications involving heart valves and kidneys, posing significant challenges in administering anesthesia.
- A report discusses the anesthetic management of a patient with alkaptonuria undergoing total knee arthroplasty, emphasizing the need for careful planning to address the unique difficulties presented.