The atonic stomach: a dangerous condition prior to scoliosis surgery

A dilated atonic stomach as part of neuromuscular or syndromic disorders can have devastating results after scoliosis surgery. Patients can be asymptomatic preoperatively and non-clinical signs can be easily overlooked. Awareness of the condition, however, can prevent severe complications such as as...

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Published in:Spine deformity 2022-07, Vol.10 (4), p.965-967
Main Authors: van Urk, P. R., Bollen, C. W., Lequin, M. H., Kruyt, M. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Orthopedics
Scoliosis - complications
Spinal Fusion - methods
Stomach - surgery
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Summary:A dilated atonic stomach as part of neuromuscular or syndromic disorders can have devastating results after scoliosis surgery. Patients can be asymptomatic preoperatively and non-clinical signs can be easily overlooked. Awareness of the condition, however, can prevent severe complications such as aspiration.
ISSN:2212-134X
2212-1358
DOI:10.1007/s43390-021-00469-2