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Table 2 Most common surgical procedures in mucopolysaccharidosis type I patients. They are also common in other types of MPS [2, 4]

From: Anesthesiological risks in mucopolysaccharidoses

• Myringotomies and related procedures

• Adenotonsillectomy

• Tracheostomy

• Nasal and sinus procedures

• Corneal transplant procedures and other eye interventions

• Cardiac valve replacement and reconstruction

• Umbilical and inguinal hernia repair

• Hydrocele, phimosis, repair and other genitourinary procedures

• Abdominal interventions and feeding tubes

• Tendon release, carpal tunnel, spinal decompression, hip, knee, foot and other orthopedic surgery

• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt

• Tooth extraction or repair and other oral surgery