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Janae L Maher¹, Raman C Mahabir

¹Division of Plastic Surgery, Scott & White, and Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas, USA.

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|September 3, 2013

Summary

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Preoperative pregnancy testing is critical for plastic surgery patients undergoing anesthesia and non-obstetrical surgery. Identifying pregnant patients before surgery helps mitigate risks to both mother and fetus, ensuring optimal patient safety.

Keywords:

Anesthesia Pregnancy testing Preoperative assessment Surgery during pregnancy

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Obstetrics
Plastic Surgery

Background:

General anesthesia for non-obstetrical surgery is required in up to 2% of pregnancies.
Surgery during pregnancy poses significant risks to the fetus, patient, and healthcare providers.
Current plastic surgery literature lacks specific guidelines for preoperative pregnancy testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the literature on maternal and fetal risks associated with anesthesia and surgery during pregnancy.
To summarize current evidence regarding preoperative pregnancy testing.
To provide best practice recommendations for preoperative pregnancy testing in plastic surgery patients.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, OVID, and MEDLINE.
Keywords included maternal and fetal risks, anesthesia, surgery, and preoperative pregnancy testing.
The identified literature was critically reviewed and synthesized.

Main Results:

The American Society of Anesthesiologists allows for individualized institutional policies on preoperative pregnancy testing.
The incidence of incidentally positive preoperative pregnancy tests ranges from 0.34% to 2.4%.
Studies indicate increased risks of spontaneous abortion, congenital anomalies, and low birth weight infants following anesthesia and surgery during pregnancy.

Conclusions:

Postponing elective surgery during pregnancy is the standard practice.
Identifying pregnant patients prior to surgery is crucial for risk mitigation.
The study provides evidence-based recommendations for preoperative pregnancy testing protocols.