Volatile anesthesia for a pediatric patient with very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency: A case report

We report the case of a 3-year-old boy with very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency presenting for adenotonsillectomy who was successfully and safely managed with a balanced anesthetic including sevoflurane. The anesthetic management is described, and the controversy surrounding vol...

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Published in:Paediatric anaesthesia 2018, Vol.28 (3), p.296-297
Main Authors: Hess, Aaron S, Rice, Gregory M, Jochman, John D, Muldowney, Bridget L
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We report the case of a 3-year-old boy with very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency presenting for adenotonsillectomy who was successfully and safely managed with a balanced anesthetic including sevoflurane. The anesthetic management is described, and the controversy surrounding volatile anesthetics in these patients is discussed.
ISSN:1460-9592
DOI:10.1111/pan.13314