Anesthetic management of a patient with acquired angioedema submitted to broncofibroscopy: a case report
Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.)
; 73(4): 500-502, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Acquired angioedema with C1 inhibitor deficiency (AAE-C1INH) is a very rare condition of bradykinin-mediated angioedema. One of its major complications is potentially life-threatening, laryngeal edema. We report a 53-year-old woman with AAE-C1INH proposed for an elective broncofibroscopy. The direct stimulation caused by broncofibroscopy poses a high risk of angioedema, thus presenting an anesthetic challenge. Due to the risk of death, it is essential to adopt preventive measures. Short-term prophylaxis was performed, and the acute treatment was readily available. A well-structured multidisciplinary periprocedural plan makes it possible to safely approach the airway, in a remote area of the hospital.
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Angioedemas Hereditários
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Anestésicos
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Angioedema
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article