Hyman S A, Rogers W D, Bullington J C
Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee 37232-2125.
J Spinal Disord. 1990 Dec;3(4):423-6.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease that may deform any portion of the spine. Local anesthesia is generally recommended when undertaking corrective procedures for this problem. We present a case where local anesthesia was deemed unsatisfactory. Prior tracheal intubation facilitated the use of general anesthesia.
