Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita--a rare congenital anomaly.

Abstract

A 4-year-old female child, known case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita was posted for bilateral congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) correction with unilateral right sided Jess-external fixator. Patient was induced, intubation was possible and maintained with oxygen, nitrous oxide and halothane with non-depolarising muscle relaxant pancuronium bromide. At the end of the surgery patient was reversed and extubated. Recovery was uneventful.

• Authors: Chhaya Suryawanshi, Minnu M Panditrao, Mridul M Panditrao, Ishoo Rai
• Journal: Journal of the Indian Medical Association (J Indian Med Assoc) Vol. 104 Issue 2 Pg. 95-6, 98 (Feb 2006) ISSN: 0019-5847 [Print] India
• PMID: 16856591 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple (diagnosis, surgery)
• Arthrogryposis (diagnosis, surgery)
• Child, Preschool
• Clubfoot (surgery)
• Female
• Humans