MAJOR CONDUCTION ANESTHESIA IN A PATIENT WITH KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY-SYNDROME

The successful management of major conduction anesthesia in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is discussed. This case illustrates th at major conduction anesthesia can be safely used if proper imaging st udies are obtained, if one is aware of the underlying disease process, and if there is no Port wine lesion in the dermatomal area correspond ing to the spinal segment where the needle is to be inserted.