Anesthetic considerations in pemphigus vulgaris: case series and review of literature

A case series of the anesthetic management of 4 patients with pemphigus vulgaris [PV] undergoing emergency/elective surgery is presented. PV presents serious concerns for anesthesiologist, when present, in a surgical patient but handling of these patients with care and taking all the due precautions can decrease morbidity and airway-related complications. Various clinical presentations and precautions, which should be ensured during anesthesia in patients suffering from PV, are discussed