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Saudi J Anaesth
; 6(2): 165-8, 2012 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22754445
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.