Author/Authors :
Cok, Oya Yalcin Baskent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Adana Research and Education Center, Turkey , Akin, Sule Baskent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey , Aribogan, Anis Baskent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey , Acil, Meltem Baskent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey , Erdogan, Bulent Baskent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Turkey , Bagis, Tayfun Baskent University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turkey
Abstract :
Intracranial space-occupying lesions are rarely present during pregnancy and these disorders seldom require immediate surgical attention. The most common among them is pituitary tumor of which 15-35% has a chance of enlarging during pregnancy. The decision to proceed with surgical intervention depends on the site, size, and type of the tumor, gestational age and neurological signs as well as the patient’s wishes. In case of surgery, multidisciplinary approach is essential in perioperative period. Maternal alterations during pregnancy may complicate the anesthetic management of patients and increase monitoring requirements for safety of both mother and fetus. Unfortunately, this may become a challenge to all attending physicians, but especially to the anesthesiologists, as the anesthetic plan must meet the needs of both pregnancy and neurosurgery. Here, we present 29- week pregnant patient undergoing craniotomy for pituitary adenoma and discuss the features of anesthesia providing maternal and fetal safety
