Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy with obesity for elective cesarean section: Anesthetic management and brief review of the literature.

Abstract

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is an autosomal recessive disorder in which the pelvic or shoulder girdle musculature is predominantly or primarily involved. We report the management of a 27-year-old primigravida with LGMD associated with obesity posted for elective cesarean section. She was successfully managed with epidural anesthesia assisted with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. She had an uncomplicated intra- and post-operative course.

• Authors: R V Ranjan, T R Ramachandran, S Manikandan, Roshan John
• Journal: Anesthesia, essays and researches (Anesth Essays Res) 2015 Jan-Apr Vol. 9 Issue 1 Pg. 127-9 ISSN: 0259-1162 [Print] India
• PMID: 25886439 (Publication Type: Case Reports)