Pre-anesthesiological assessment in paediatric cataract surgery
Sammartino, M.; Morelli Sbarra, G.; Ferro, G.; Chiusolo, F.; Garra, R.; Marzola, M.; Pascale, F.
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 7(1): 27-31
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1128-3602 PMID: 12908730 Document Number: 557047
The authors underline the importance of accurate pre-anesthesiological assessment in children undergoing cataract. The alteration is frequently related to many genetic, metabolic and infectious pathologies that could interfere in anesthesia management whatever surgery is requested. Some possibly responsible congenital syndromes and related alterations are mentioned, particularly focusing on Down's syndrome.