Korean J Anesthesiol.  2007 Jul;53(1):140-144. 10.4097/kjae.2007.53.1.140.

Anesthesia for a Cesarean Section in a Patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A case report

• Seo BS
• Kim EJ
• Lee JH
• Lee SG
• Ban JS
• Min BW

• KMID: 2238314
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2007.53.1.140

Abstract

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder characterized by skin hyperelasticity, joint hypermobility and tissue fragility. The clinical manifestations vary depending on the type of disease. Due to multi-organ involvement and varied clinical presentations, no uniform anesthetic recommendations can be made. We report a case of a patient with EDS of an unknown type who successfully underwent an emergency cesarean section under general anesthesia.

Keyword

cesarean section; connective tissue disease; Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia*
Anesthesia, General
Cesarean Section*
Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Diseases
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome*
Emergencies
Female
Humans
Joint Instability
Pregnancy
Skin