Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2772688 Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryAnkylosing spondylitis continues to be a challenge for the anaesthetist because the rigid, immobile, yet fragile spine makes not only intubation and general anaesthesia but also central neuraxial anaesthesia difficult. The article aims to provide an overview of the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, systemic involvement of the disease process with an emphasis on the anaesthetic management of these patients.

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