Use of a laryngeal mask airway in an adult patient with the Hunter syndrome.
The mucopolysaccharidoses are a rare group of diseases. The Hunter Syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis II) has been classified into severe and mild forms with presentation between the years 2 and 4. Enzyme assays provide the definitive diagnosis. An outstanding concern for the anaesthetist is airway management. The management of a patient with this condition is illustrated with a case report.
Henderson
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Department of Anaesthesia, Nambour General Hospital, Australia.
D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D008297:Male; D016532:Mucopolysaccharidosis II / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009333:Neck; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation