Anest. intenziv. Med. 2018;29(3):148-150

Anaesthetic management of patients with Williams syndromeSpecial article

P. Nosková
Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicíny, 1. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy a Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice v Praze

Williams syndrome is caused by a genetic abnormality. The most common symptoms are heart defects and unusual facial features. Patients are known to have increased risk of adverse events during anaesthesia and difficult airway. The article concerns risk assessment and practical anaesthetic management of patients with Williams syndrome.

Keywords: Williams syndrome; coronary artery disease; sudden death; difficult airway; anaesthetic management

Received: January 12, 2018; Accepted: May 2, 2018; Published: June 1, 2018  Show citation

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Nosková P. Anaesthetic management of patients with Williams syndrome. Anest. intenziv. Med. 2018;29(3):148-150.
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