Obstetric anesthesia considerations in Kearns-Sayre syndrome: a case report

Obstetric anesthesia considerations in Kearns-Sayre syndrome: a case report

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Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS) is a rare mitochondrial myopathy that usually develops before 20 years of age.It demonstrates multisystemic involvement with a triad of cardinal features: progressive ophthalmoplegia, pigmentary retinopathy, and cardiac conduction abnormalities.In addition, Drinkware patients might have cerebellar ataxia, a high content of protein in the cerebrospinal fluid, proximal myopathy, multiple endocrinopathies, and renal tubular acidosis.

We herein report the successful obstetric analgesic and anesthetic management of a 28-year-old parturient patient with KSS who required labor analgesia and proceeded to deliver by cesarean section.We extrapolate that regional analgesia/anesthesia might be beneficial for reducing the metabolic demands associated with the stress and pain Car Mount + Chargers of labor in patients with KSS.Efficient postoperative analgesia should be provided to decrease oxygen requirements.