Anesthetic management of a patient with acquired angioedema submitted to broncofibroscopy: a case report
Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.)
;
73(4): 500-502, 2023. graf
Article
in English
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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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Main subject:
Angioedemas, Hereditary
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Anesthetics
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Angioedema
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.)
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Institution/Affiliation country:
Espinho+PT
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