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Osteogenesis Imperfecta! Is there a Perfect Plan?


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1 KVG Medical College, Sullia, India

Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a hereditary disease due to molecular mutations in collagen. Type 1 is the most common with blue sclera, recurrent fractures and cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Pre-anaesthetic work-up is of utmost importance for successful outcome of the surgery.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Collagen, Blue Sclera, Fractures.
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B. Bhavya
KVG Medical College, Sullia, India
P. Shankaranarayana
KVG Medical College, Sullia, India

Abstract


Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a hereditary disease due to molecular mutations in collagen. Type 1 is the most common with blue sclera, recurrent fractures and cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Pre-anaesthetic work-up is of utmost importance for successful outcome of the surgery.

Keywords


Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Collagen, Blue Sclera, Fractures.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/isacon-Karnataka%2F2017%2FEP005