Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient With Spondylocostal Dysostosis: A Case Report

Abstract

Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD) is an inherited skeleton growth disorder characterized by abnormalities of the vertebrae and ribs. Individuals are susceptible to kyphoscoliosis and pulmonary complications, which may be exacerbated by respiratory physiologic changes in pregnancy. We present a case of a parturient with severe kyphoscoliosis and restrictive lung disease who received a modified rapid sequence induction and transabdominal plane blocks for cesarean delivery. Our case describes the safe administration of general anesthesia for cesarean delivery and reviews the anesthetic considerations for managing patients with SCD.