Abstract
Course of change in one organ development may affect development of another organ system. Mullerian duct developmental anomalies are a challenge to obstetrician and gynecologist. A rare form of lack of development that occur from complete or near complete arrest of development of one of Mullerian duct is Unicornuate Uterus. These anomalies have association with skeletal deformities like scoliosis of spine and “klippel-Fiel” anomaly. These anomalies are often unnoticed and when these anomalies are associated with pregnancy, the challenge occur in anesthetic and surgical management of patients.
Keywords: Scoliosis, Unicornuate Uterus, Mullerian duct, Spinal Anesthesia
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Corresponding Author
Dr Manuj Kumar
Attending Anesthesiologist, Regional Hospital Bilaspur
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i11.173
