Abstract

BackgroundMultiple myeloma (MM) patients are prone to pathological fractures due to osteolytic bone lesions. With improved perioperative care, outcome of patients with vertebral compression fractures presenting for surgical interventions has become better. However, perioperative care of such patients is challenging for the anesthesiologist.Case presentationHerein, we report the successful perioperative management of a 55-year-old multiple myeloma patient with the compression fracture of lumbar vertebrae 2nd to 5th, for which balloon kyphoplasty was planned in prone position.ConclusionsMultiple myeloma patients are at high risk of developing postoperative complications like acute kidney injury (AKI), pneumonia, and infections. In the present case report, we discuss and provide recommendations for better perioperative care to prevent perioperative complications.

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