Abstract

Abstract Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare autosomal disorder associated with degeneration of motor neurons. Bulbar dysfunction predisposes to aspiration. We present the anesthetic management of a child with SMA managed with general anesthesia and abdominal plane blocks for gastrostomy.

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