title: Anesthetic Management in a Gravida with Type IV Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
abstract: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited disorder of the connective tissues caused by abnormalities in collagen formation. OI may present many challenges to the anesthesiologist. A literature review reveals a wide range of implications, from basic positioning to management of the difficult airway. We present the anesthetic management of a 25-year-old gravid woman with OI, fetal demise, and possible uterine rupture, admitted for an exploratory laparotomy.
authors.affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vue
authors.affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Davila
authors.affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1422-1037
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Straker