A retrospective study of anesthesia management in patients operated for neuromuscular scoliosis

Year 2024, , 215 - 219, 30.09.2024

Ahmet Yılmaz

https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1531164

Abstract

Objective: Scoliosis frequently develops as a complication of neuromuscular diseases, often progressing and necessitating surgical intervention. Although complications can arise in spinal fusion surgery for all types of scoliosis, they are more frequent during and after the procedure in cases of neuromuscular scoliosis. This retrospective study aims to explore the preoperative characteristics, anesthesia protocols, as well as intra- and postoperative complications and associated conditions in patients who underwent surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis at our hospital.Material and Methods: After receiving approval from the ethics committee of our hospital, this study conducted a retrospective review of patient files from individuals who underwent surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2008 and 2012. A total of 26 patient files were analyzed. Patient parameters including age (years), gender (female (F), male (M)), weight (kg), presence of neuromuscular disease, concomitant cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, as well as other systemic anomalies and diseases, spirometry findings (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC), nutritional status (total protein, albumin), pre-operative hemoglobin (Hg) and hematocrit (Htc) levels, Cobb angle index, angle direction, type of surgical approach (anterior or posterior), muscle relaxants utilized, additional dosage requirements, operation duration, intraoperative bleeding volume (ml), transfusion volume (ml), and intraoperative complications were documented.
Results: As the Cobb angle increased, several factors were affected: the duration of the operation was extended (p < 0.05), there was an increase in blood loss (p = 0.012), and more blood transfusions were required (p = 0.32). Furthermore, there was a correlation between increasing age and the amount of blood transfused (p = 0.035).
Conclusion: It has been concluded that a comprehensive preoperative assessment is crucial, as it can offer valuable insights into anesthesia management both before and after surgery for scoliosis. Therefore, conducting a detailed preoperative evaluation is essential for patients undergoing these procedures

Keywords

scoliosis, anesthesia, spinal fusion

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