Abstract:Introduction: Quick and smooth recovery after bariatric surgery for morbidly obese patients may pose a challenge to anesthesiologists, especially if there is any cardiac comorbidity. The addition of spinal anesthesia besides general anesthesia is a strategy that can be considered in this procedure. Case description: The 27 y.o. woman with a BMI of 53,8 kg/m 2 , atrial septal defect, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia planned for bariatric surgery. The patient received preoxygenation for 24 hours be… Show more
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