Thoracic epidural anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy in a patient with cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis: A case report

Authors
Trikha, A Sadhasivam, S Saxena, A Arora, MK Deo, SVS
Citation
A. Trikha et al., Thoracic epidural anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy in a patient with cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis: A case report, J CLIN ANES, 12(1), 2000, pp. 75-79
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
ISSN journal
09528180 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
75 - 79
Database
ISI
SICI code
0952-8180(200002)12:1<75:TEAFMR>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A case of advanced cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (CFA) with multiple bul lae and extensive pulmonary fibrosis, scheduled for modified radical mastec tomy for carcinoma of breast, is presented. This patient had ischemic heart disease, corticosteroid-induced hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and a dif ficult airway. Thoracic epidural segmental anesthesia was successfully give n to this patient. Preoperative problems, perioperative management, and alt ernative anesthetic techniques are discussed. (C) 2000 by Elsevier Science Inc.