Segmental Epidural Anesthesia in an Obese Patient Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Prone Position

Authors

  •   Tasneem Dhansura Department of Anaesthesiology, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  •   Aizaz Mohammed Department of Anaesthesiology, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Keywords:

Epidural anesthesia, obese, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, prone

Abstract

The increasing incidence of obesity is a crisis in health care where these patients are increasingly being anesthetized for nonbariatric surgery. Anesthetizing an obese patient is a challenge and more so if surgery is to be done in prone position. We would like to present a patient, a 59‑year‑old male with body mass index of 45 (weight: 145 kg; height: 178 cm; abdominal girth: 135 cm) with a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since 10 years posted for a left‑sided percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Successfully managed under epidural anesthesia and operated in the prone position.

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Dhansura, T., & Mohammed, A. (2016). Segmental Epidural Anesthesia in an Obese Patient Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Prone Position. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 2(1), 25–27. Retrieved from https://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139095

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 1, January - March 2016

Section

Case Reports

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