Anaesthetic management of deep brain stimulation in obesity treatment: A case report

Obesity is a 21st-century epidemic, recognised as an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality, often accompanied by numerous conditions that exacerbate morbidity and mortality. Deep brain stimulation shows promise in reducing body mass index.

We present the successful anaesthetic management of a patient with refractory morbid obesity who was submitted to deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens, the first described in Portugal and the second in Europe.

Optimised anaesthetic management is crucial for a successful outcome. Given the limited literature on this issue, case series and further observational studies are needed to support the value of the anaesthetic approach.