Anaesthesia Challenges in a Patient with Hurler Syndrome: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Anesthesia and Surgery - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS is a group of inherited disorders of connective tissue metabolism Although these disorders are rare but often these patients undergo multiple surgeries under anaesthesia to improve their quality of life We are describing here the anaesthetic considerations and management of a 7 year old child with Hurler syndrome who presented for an Adenotonsillectomy
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Muhammad Asghar Ali
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