Subarachnoid block in a patient with extensive neurofibromatosis at the back

Publication date: Available online 28 September 2015 Source:Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia Author(s): Qazi Ehsan Ali, Zaid Saghir Ahmed, Syed Hussain Amir, Sajad Hussain Najar, Abdullah Zoheb Azhar Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by widespread effects on different systems of the body. A 65year old male who had to undergo surgery on the left thigh had neurofibromatosis type 1 with extensive neurofibromas all over his body, including the entire back. Patient was given spinal anaesthesia, at L3–L4 intervertebral space. Successful subarachnoid block was obtained and the surgery was performed successfully without any untoward complications.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research