Department of Anaesthetics, Royal London Hospital, London, UK
Dr. Valerie Lan-Pak-Kee is one of the dedicated Professor working in the Department of Anaesthetics, Royal London Hospital, London,UK. Dr. Valerie Lan-Pak-Kee has authored of many research articles related to surgery and his research work includes Anesthesia
Case Report
Case Report of Possible Intra-Operative Diabetes Insipidus during Cerebral Revascularisation in a Patient with Moyamoya Syndrome
Author(s): Sarra Wang, Valerie Lan-Pak-Kee* and Chhaya Sharma
Moyamoya (MM) is a rare cerebrovascular occlusive disease affecting the terminal portion of the internal carotid artery. It can
be of primary idiopathic origin or secondary, where it is associated with other conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
We present the anaesthetic management of a 16 year old female with SCD and MM undergoing a cerebral revascularisation
procedure which was complicated by possible Central Diabetes Insipidus (CDI) intra-operatively. We hope to raise awareness
of this rare disorder and add to the paucity of literature describing the anaesthetic management and potential peri-operative
challenges posed by such patients. .. View more»