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Received : 15-08-2021

Accepted : 07-09-2021



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Anaesthetic management in a patient with cervical dystonia undergoing pallidotomy


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Author Details : Shruthi K*, Anurita Konnur, Sandhya K , Nethra SS , Swathi Nagaraja

Volume : 9, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 139-141

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijca.2022.026



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Abstract

Stereotactic neurosurgery poses number of anaesthetic challenges. Awake craniotomy involves proper patient selection and co-ordination by the multi-disciplinary team. We report a case with isolated cervical dystonia posted for pallidotomy performed under Monitored Anaesthesia Care.
Keymessages: Awake craniotomy poses a unique challenge by itself. We had to face an additional challenge of difficult airway.
 

Keywords : Awake craniotomy, Monitored anaesthesia care, Stereotactic frame.



How to cite : Shruthi K, Konnur A, Sandhya K, Nethra Ss, Nagaraja S, Anaesthetic management in a patient with cervical dystonia undergoing pallidotomy. Indian J Clin Anaesth 2022;9(1):139-141


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