Abstract:Anisocoria after induction of general anesthesia may indicate a severe cerebrovascular disorder. We encountered a case in which anisocoria in the left and right eyes was noticed after induction of general anesthesia, and the surgery was canceled. The patient was a 53-year-old woman with a history of hypertension. She received general anesthesia 10 years ago, but the details were unknown.Anesthesia was induced with propofol, remifentanil, and rocuronium, followed by nasal intubation. No significant change was o… Show more
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