Ranjan RV, Ramachandran TR, Manikandan S, John R. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy with obesity for elective cesarean section: Anesthetic management and brief review of the literature.
Anesth Essays Res 2015;
9:127-9. [PMID:
25886439 PMCID:
PMC4383115 DOI:
10.4103/0259-1162.150184]
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Abstract
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is an autosomal recessive disorder in which the pelvic or shoulder girdle musculature is predominantly or primarily involved. We report the management of a 27-year-old primigravida with LGMD associated with obesity posted for elective cesarean section. She was successfully managed with epidural anesthesia assisted with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. She had an uncomplicated intra- and post-operative course.
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