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J Clin Anesth
; 25(4): 335-43, 2013 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23659828
ABSTRACT
Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening condition that may present at any point in the perioperative care of patients. It requires prompt recognition and diagnosis; the primary concern during acute attacks is airway management. The pathophysiology, various causes of angioedema, and treatment strategies according to underlying etiology are presented.