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[Delleman syndrome: anesthetic considerations]
1Department of anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103-8770, USA.
Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|June 1, 2005
Summary
This report details the anesthetic management for a child with Delleman Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder. It highlights key considerations for anesthesia in patients with this complex condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Genetics
- Anesthesiology
Context:
- Delleman Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder affecting ocular, cutaneous, and central nervous system development.
- Anesthetic management for patients with Delleman Syndrome is not well-documented.
- This case involves a 5-year-old patient undergoing conjuctivoplasty under general anesthesia.
Purpose:
- To report the anesthetic management of a pediatric patient with Delleman Syndrome.
- To summarize the anesthetic implications associated with Delleman Syndrome.
- To contribute to the limited literature on this rare condition.
Summary:
- A 5-year-old patient diagnosed with Delleman Syndrome received general anesthesia for conjuctivoplasty.
- This case represents the second reported instance of anesthetic management for Delleman Syndrome.
- The report discusses specific anesthetic considerations relevant to the syndrome's multi-systemic effects.
Impact:
- Provides valuable insights for anesthesiologists managing patients with Delleman Syndrome.
- Increases awareness of the anesthetic challenges posed by this rare congenital disorder.
- Contributes to the understanding of perioperative care for individuals with complex genetic conditions.