

Anaesthetic Management of Achondroplastic Dwarf Posted for Emergency Caesarean Section
Achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism which results from a spontaneous fibroblast growth factor receptor gene mutation. Affected patients typically have short limbs and large head. The safe delivery of anaesthesia requires the understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease.
Keywords
Achondroplasia, Caesarean Section, Spinal Anaesthesia.
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