Anesthesia in Patients With Multiple-System Atrophy: A Narrative Review and Practice Guidance

A A Pract. 2019 Mar 1;12(5):176-179. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000939.

Abstract

Multiple-system atrophy, a rare adult-onset neurodegenerative disease, is associated with autonomic dysfunction, features of parkinsonism, and cerebellar ataxia. This article discusses multiple-system atrophy pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and perioperative issues pertinent to anesthesia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia / methods
  • Anesthesia / standards
  • Anesthesia, Conduction / methods
  • Anesthesia, Conduction / standards*
  • Anesthesia, General / methods
  • Anesthesia, General / standards*
  • Humans
  • Multiple System Atrophy / diagnosis*
  • Multiple System Atrophy / surgery*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards*