Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, characterized by inflammation and abnormal ossification of the spine and sacroiliac joints. In severe cases, because of cervical spine and atlantoksipital joint involvement, ROM is limited Airway management in patients with ankylosing spondylitis is a challenging problem for anesthesiologists. In this case series, unevenful anesthesia practise of seven ankylosing spondylitis patients scheduled for spinal surgery under general anesthesia are discussed.

Keywords: Ankylosing Spondylitis, anesthesia, airway management