Volatile anesthesia for a pediatric patient with very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency: A case report

We report the case of a 3-year-old boy with very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency presenting for adenotonsillectomy who was successfully and safely managed with a balanced anesthetic including sevoflurane. The anesthetic management is described, and the controversy surrounding volatile anesthetics in these patients is discussed.