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- Title
Clinical implications of de Barsy syndrome.
- Authors
Warner, Lindsay L.; Olsen, David A.; Smith, Hugh M.
- Abstract
Background De Barsy syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by cutis laxa, progeroid appearance, ophthalmic opacification, skeletal malformations, growth delays, and intellectual disability. Aims The aim of this case series is to identify the anesthetic considerations in the clinical management of patients with de Barsy syndrome. Methods A retrospective case review from 1968 to 2016 was performed at a single tertiary medical center to identify patients with de Barsy syndrome who underwent anesthesia for diagnostic and surgical procedures. We collected and analyzed the perioperative records and following data: age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, relevant comorbidities, surgical procedures, anesthesia management, and observed complications. Results Three patients underwent 64 unique anesthetics for a diverse collection of diagnostic and surgical procedures. An array of anesthetics and techniques were successfully used. Observations of the perioperative period found 7 episodes of intraoperative hyperthermia (>38.3°), a single difficult airway requiring fiberoptic bronchoscopic-guided intubation, and repeatedly difficult intravenous access. Conclusion This expanded case series suggests that providers caring for patients with de Barsy syndrome should be aware of potential challenges with airway management, vascular access, and temperature monitoring.
- Subjects
DE Barsy syndrome; CUTIS laxa; HUMAN abnormalities; ANESTHESIA; GENETIC disorders
- Publication
Pediatric Anesthesia, 2018, Vol 28, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
1155-5645
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/pan.13283