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KMID : 1161920220190020070
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Journal of Medicine and Life Science
2022 Volume.19 No. 2 p.70 ~ p.73
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Ultrasound-assisted subarachnoid block in a patient with severe kyphosis
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Park Sun-Kyung
Choi Yun-Suk
Kim Hyun-Jung
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Abstract
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Here, we report a case of ultrasound-assisted subarachnoid block in a patient with severe kyphosis. A 69-year-old man was scheduled for metal removal from hip screws. He had a previous experience with subarachnoid block using the landmark-guided technique, but it was very difficult due to severe kyphosis. However, we could easily determine the correct needle insertion point using ultrasound imaging and performed a successful dural puncture on the first attempt. This case demonstrates the clinical usefulness of ultrasound imaging for subarachnoid blocks in patients with severe kyphosis.
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KEYWORD
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Kyphosis, Spinal anesthesia, Ultrasonography
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