• BMC anesthesiology · Sep 2020

    Case Reports

    Unveiling what is absent within: illustrating anesthetic considerations in a patient with hydranencephaly - a case report.

    • Alexis R Tovar and Allison L Thoeny.
    • University of Arizona, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Room 4401, PO Box 245114, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA.
    • BMC Anesthesiol. 2020 Sep 5; 20 (1): 224.

    BackgroundHydranencephaly is a rare and debilitating congenital condition in which most anesthesiologists are unfamiliar. Primary surgical treatment involves CSF diversion, though other palliative procedures requiring anesthesia are often required. With medical advancements and a resulting prolonged life expectancy, caring for these patients is becoming more routine.Case PresentationWe follow an infant with hydranencephaly over three different procedures requiring anesthesia from 5 months of age to 2 years, highlighting the various anesthetic considerations.ConclusionsAnticipation of difficult positioning, deliberate airway management, and attention to anesthetic recovery were all necessary to safely care for this patient. An understanding of the challenges this particular condition poses will help anesthesiologists provide the most safe and effective care when encountering these patients.

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