Anesthetic Challenges in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Undergoing Corrective Spinal Surgery: A Case Report
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Abstract
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a progressive inflammatory disease characterized by spinal rigidity, kyphotic deformities, and significant challenges in airway management during surgery. We report the case of a 50-year-old male with severe kyphosis caused by long-standing AS, scheduled for corrective spinal surgery. Preoperative assessment revealed restricted cervical mobility, a “chin-on-chest” deformity, and a high risk of
difficult intubation. Awake video-laryngoscopy-assisted intubation, combined with regional airway blocks, was successfully performed to minimize complications. Intraoperative neuromonitoring, strategic positioning, and meticulous hemodynamic management were implemented to ensure patient safety. The surgery was completedwithout neurological deficits, and the patient was discharged in stable condition. This case underscores the importance of thorough airway planning, neuromonitoring, and intraoperative vigilance in AS patients undergoing spinal correction. It highlights the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach in achieving successful surgical outcomes.
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