Korean J Anesthesiol.  2007 Sep;53(3):403-406. 10.4097/kjae.2007.53.3.403.

Anesthetic Experience of an Acromegalic Patient with Body Weight of 205 kg: A case report

• Kim Y
• Kim YJ
• Baik HJ
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2039637
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2007.53.3.403

Abstract

Acromegaly is a rare and slowly progressive multisystem disorder caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone. The anesthetic risks of an acromegalic patient include hypertension, cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal problem and difficulties in an airway management by typical facial features, which require careful attention. We report a case of an anesthetic management for total knee replacement in an acromegalic patient with body weight of 205 kg.

Keyword

acromegaly; fiberscope; intubation; total knee replacement

MeSH Terms

Acromegaly
Airway Management
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Body Weight*
Growth Hormone
Humans
Hypertension
Intubation
Growth Hormone