title: Surgery for achondroplasia. Perioperative challenges of dwarfism.
abstract: We have presented the salient points of managing achondroplastic dwarfs in the operating room. In presenting our experience in dealing with this group of patients we hope that we will make the tasks of those who care for these patients easier and help focus their attention on those problems that are more likely to occur.
mesh_terms: D000130:Achondroplasia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011187:Posture; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery