Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that was first described by Ullrich in 19301, followed by a report of a 7-women series with the phenotype of turner syndrome, “short-stature and gonadal dysgenesis”, by the American physician Henry Turner in 19382.
The main phaenotypical characteristics of Turner syndrome are the short stature which is prevalent in approximately 9 out of 10 cases, the zygomandibular abnormalities, cardiovascular abnormalities, endocrine, and reproductive dysfunctions3. Continue reading
The number of pregnant women with morbid obesity (BMI 40–49.9 kg/m2) has significantly increased worldwide. Management of these patients presents a challenge for obstetric anesthesiologist. We report our management of cesarean delivery in a parturient with a BMI 47.3 kg/m2. We present this case to emphasize usefulness of Tuohy needle as an introducer for performing spinal anesthesia with a long 27G pencil point needle. Literature review is discussed. Continue reading
