Anesthetic considerations in pemphigus vulgaris: case series and review of literature
SJA-Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia. 2012; 6 (2): 165-168
in English
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ABSTRACT
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
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Review Literature as Topic
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Anesthesia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Saudi J. Anaesth.
Year:
2012
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