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Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) is a set of heritable heterogenous connective tissue disorders characterized by defects in collagen synthesis, affecting skin, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and other organ. EDS patients often have vascular fragility syndromes with arterial aneurysms and dissections. Patients also have kyphoscoliosis and due to the connective tissue abnormalities, these patients often present for orthopedic surgery. Their are six manor subtypes ranging phenotypically from very mild to life-threatening phenotypes.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Parapia|first=Liakat A.|last2=Jackson|first2=Carolyn|date=2008-04|title=Ehlers-Danlos syndrome--a historical review|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18324963|journal=British Journal of Haematology|volume=141|issue=1|pages=32–35|doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2008.06994.x|issn=1365-2141|pmid=18324963}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Wiesmann|first=Thomas|last2=Castori|first2=Marco|last3=Malfait|first3=Fransiska|last4=Wulf|first4=Hinnerk|date=2014-07-23|title=Recommendations for anesthesia and perioperative management in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome(s)|url=https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-014-0109-5|journal=Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases|volume=9|issue=1|pages=109|doi=10.1186/s13023-014-0109-5|issn=1750-1172|pmc=PMC4223622|pmid=25053156}}</ref>  
Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) is a set of heritable heterogenous connective tissue disorders characterized by defects in collagen synthesis, affecting skin, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and other organ. EDS patients often have vascular fragility syndromes with arterial aneurysms and dissections. Patients also have kyphoscoliosis and due to the connective tissue abnormalities, these patients often present for orthopedic surgery.  Overall, there is very little evidence-based knowledge for the management of EDS. Much of the literature is based upon expert opinion. Their are six manor subtypes ranging phenotypically from very mild to life-threatening phenotypes.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Parapia|first=Liakat A.|last2=Jackson|first2=Carolyn|date=2008-04|title=Ehlers-Danlos syndrome--a historical review|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18324963|journal=British Journal of Haematology|volume=141|issue=1|pages=32–35|doi=10.1111/j.1365-2141.2008.06994.x|issn=1365-2141|pmid=18324963}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Wiesmann|first=Thomas|last2=Castori|first2=Marco|last3=Malfait|first3=Fransiska|last4=Wulf|first4=Hinnerk|date=2014-07-23|title=Recommendations for anesthesia and perioperative management in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome(s)|url=https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-014-0109-5|journal=Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases|volume=9|issue=1|pages=109|doi=10.1186/s13023-014-0109-5|issn=1750-1172|pmc=PMC4223622|pmid=25053156}}</ref>  


== Anesthetic implications<!-- Briefly summarize the anesthetic implications of this comorbidity. -->==
== Anesthetic implications<!-- Briefly summarize the anesthetic implications of this comorbidity. -->==
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===Preoperative optimization<!-- Describe how this comorbidity may influence preoperative evaluation and optimization of patients. -->===
===Preoperative optimization<!-- Describe how this comorbidity may influence preoperative evaluation and optimization of patients. -->===
Preoperative evaluation should focus on bleeding history, cervical/TMJ hypermobility, skin fragility, scoliosis, signs of mitral/aortic insufficiency
Preoperative evaluation should focus on bleeding history, cervical/TMJ hypermobility, skin fragility, scoliosis, signs of mitral/aortic insufficiency
Aortic root dilation may exacerbate aortic insufficiency
EDS patients can have both aortic and mitral insufficiency


===Intraoperative management===
===Intraoperative management===


===== <u>Monitoring</u>: =====
===== <u>Monitoring</u>: =====
* Arterial lines run the risk of vascular wall dissection. Consider ultrasound placements for EDS patients
* EDS patients can often demonstrate orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)


===== <u>Positioning:</u> =====
===== <u>Positioning:</u> =====
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* Minor forces can result in skin injuries such as tape, stickers, and other monitors that attach to the patient
* Minor forces can result in skin injuries such as tape, stickers, and other monitors that attach to the patient
* Bruising and hematoma formation occurs with non-invasive BP monitoring
* Bruising and hematoma formation occurs with repetitive non-invasive BP monitoring
* Special attention to removing tape from eyes and skin
* Discuss the risk/benefits of using a tourniquet in these patients with surgical team
 
===== <u>Airway Management:</u> =====
Care should be taken for TMJ joint laxity during laryngoscopy
 
EDS patients may present with occipitalatlantoaxial instability causing TMJ joint dislocation
 
===Postoperative management===
Early mobilization is helpful to prevent muscle loss
 
Inspect surgical sites for hematomas or bleeding
 
Patients with POTS should be monitored early after surgery for bleeding and cardiovascular instability
 
Treat PONV aggressively to avoid esophageal rupture from violent vomiting
 
EDS patients can have pneumothorax after positive pressure ventilation


===Postoperative management<!-- Describe how this comorbidity may influence postoperative management. -->===
EDS patients with epidurals have greater risk for PDPH and epidural hematoma formation


==Related surgical procedures<!-- List and briefly describe any procedures which may be performed specifically to treat this comorbidity or its sequelae. If none, this section may be removed. -->==
==Related surgical procedures<!-- List and briefly describe any procedures which may be performed specifically to treat this comorbidity or its sequelae. If none, this section may be removed. -->==

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Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) is a set of heritable heterogenous connective tissue disorders characterized by defects in collagen synthesis, affecting skin, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and other organ. EDS patients often have vascular fragility syndromes with arterial aneurysms and dissections. Patients also have kyphoscoliosis and due to the connective tissue abnormalities, these patients often present for orthopedic surgery. Overall, there is very little evidence-based knowledge for the management of EDS. Much of the literature is based upon expert opinion. Their are six manor subtypes ranging phenotypically from very mild to life-threatening phenotypes.[1][2]

Anesthetic implications

Preoperative optimization

Preoperative evaluation should focus on bleeding history, cervical/TMJ hypermobility, skin fragility, scoliosis, signs of mitral/aortic insufficiency

Aortic root dilation may exacerbate aortic insufficiency

EDS patients can have both aortic and mitral insufficiency

Intraoperative management

Monitoring:
  • Arterial lines run the risk of vascular wall dissection. Consider ultrasound placements for EDS patients
  • EDS patients can often demonstrate orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Positioning:
  • Eyes should be protected to present retinal detachment and globe rupture
  • Careful padding of extremities
Skin Fragility
  • Minor forces can result in skin injuries such as tape, stickers, and other monitors that attach to the patient
  • Bruising and hematoma formation occurs with repetitive non-invasive BP monitoring
  • Special attention to removing tape from eyes and skin
  • Discuss the risk/benefits of using a tourniquet in these patients with surgical team
Airway Management:

Care should be taken for TMJ joint laxity during laryngoscopy

EDS patients may present with occipitalatlantoaxial instability causing TMJ joint dislocation

Postoperative management

Early mobilization is helpful to prevent muscle loss

Inspect surgical sites for hematomas or bleeding

Patients with POTS should be monitored early after surgery for bleeding and cardiovascular instability

Treat PONV aggressively to avoid esophageal rupture from violent vomiting

EDS patients can have pneumothorax after positive pressure ventilation

EDS patients with epidurals have greater risk for PDPH and epidural hematoma formation

Related surgical procedures

Pathophysiology

Signs and symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Medication

Surgery

Prognosis

Epidemiology

References

  1. Parapia, Liakat A.; Jackson, Carolyn (2008-04). "Ehlers-Danlos syndrome--a historical review". British Journal of Haematology. 141 (1): 32–35. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2008.06994.x. ISSN 1365-2141. PMID 18324963. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. Wiesmann, Thomas; Castori, Marco; Malfait, Fransiska; Wulf, Hinnerk (2014-07-23). "Recommendations for anesthesia and perioperative management in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome(s)". Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 9 (1): 109. doi:10.1186/s13023-014-0109-5. ISSN 1750-1172. PMC 4223622. PMID 25053156.CS1 maint: PMC format (link)