Highlights the high prevalence of cholelithiasis and specific surgical risks in patients with myotonia dystrophica.
A high proportion of patients with myotonia dystrophica, probably about 50 percent, have cholelithiasis. In addition many have other visceral abnormalities. Tracheal aspiration and pneumonia are particular threats to patients undergoing surgery.
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