Anesthesia Management of an Emergent Caesarean Section Case with the History of Central Core Myopathy: Case Report

Central core myopatyhy is a rarely seen hereditary neuromuscular disorder that is involved in congenitally myopathies group. The disease is characterized by muscular weakness, skeleton system deformities, increased malign hyperthermia sensitivity and anesthesia management is critically important. In...

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Main Authors: Cagla Bali, Pinar Ergenoglu, Sule Akin, Anis Aribogan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2013-08-01
Series:Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=32736
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Summary:Central core myopatyhy is a rarely seen hereditary neuromuscular disorder that is involved in congenitally myopathies group. The disease is characterized by muscular weakness, skeleton system deformities, increased malign hyperthermia sensitivity and anesthesia management is critically important. In these patients, prolonged muscular weakness and malign hyperthermia that can complicate the perioperative management are the most critical risks. In this case report, anesthesia management of an electively planned caesarean section patient, taken into emergency surgery that is also previously known to have central core myopathy diagnosis will be shared. [Cukurova Med J 2013; 38(4.000): 770-773]
ISSN:0250-5150