ANAESTHESIA FOR CAESAREAN SECTION IN A PATIENT WITH EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME TYPE IV

Spinal Anaesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Patient with Vascular Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

We report the administration of spinal anaesthesia for cesarean delivery in a parturient with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Parturients who genetically inherit this disorder are at risk for significant morbidity and mortality. Risks during pregnancy include premature labor, uterine prolapse, and uterine rupture. Additionally, such laboring parturients are at increased risk of hemodynamic vol...

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV, the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), is an inherited connective tissue disorder defined by characteristic facial features (acrogeria) in most patients, translucent skin with highly visible subcutaneous vessels on the trunk and lower back, easy bruising, and severe arterial, digestive and uterine complications, which are rarely, if at all, observed ...

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: type VI A – kyphoscoliosis; a case report

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a clinically heterogeneous groupof inherited disorders with ten different types, all involving agenetic defect in collagen and connective-tissue synthesis andstructure that affecting the skin, joints, and blood vessels. EDStype VIA, a very rare kyphoscoliotic type, is autosomal recessiveand clinically characterized by soft extensible skin, laxity ofjoints and kyp...

Effective plexus anaesthesia in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV with gastric adenocarcinoma.

BACKGROUND Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has many subtypes. The vascular type (type IV) is characterized by thin, translucent skin, easy bruising, characteristic facial appearance, and arterial, intestinal, and/or uterine fragility. OBJECTIVES To encourage a better understanding of vascular EDS as a basis for early diagnosis, prevention, and management of complications. A first case of EDS type IV w...