Anaesthetic Management of Pheochromocytoma with Dilated Cardiomyopathy-A Case Report
Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine secreting tumour arising from chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla or in the extra adrenal sites. They may produce receptor mediated effect on myocardium causing pressure induced cardiomyopathy leading to left ventricle dilatation, hypokinesia and eventual...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-05-01
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| Series: | The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum |
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| Online Access: | http://www.theiaforum.org/Article_Folder/Anaesthetic-Management-Pheochromocytoma-Dilated Cardiomyopathy.pdf |
| Summary: | Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine secreting tumour arising from chromaffin cells in the adrenal medulla or in the extra adrenal sites. They may produce receptor mediated effect on myocardium causing pressure induced cardiomyopathy leading to left ventricle dilatation, hypokinesia and eventually cardiac failure. Anaesthetic management of a patient with pheochromocytoma and dilated cardiomyopathy posted for open adrenalectomy using proseal laryngeal mask is reported. |
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| ISSN: | 0973-0311 |