Management of a 30-year-old pregnant patient with carcinoma breast posted for mastectomy managed by Thoracic Epidural

<p>Pregnancy, in itself, is a high-risk condition and any procedures performed during any gestation period can prove detrimental for the mother as well as the fetus, hence it becomes a challenge for the anesthetist to choose a mode of anesthesia that can prevent major complications. We witness...

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Main Authors: V Abraham (Author), AG Verghese (Author), Melchisedec (Author), Ria (Author), Neenu (Author)
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Published: Global Journal of Anesthesiology - Peertechz Publications, 2023-12-30.
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Summary:<p>Pregnancy, in itself, is a high-risk condition and any procedures performed during any gestation period can prove detrimental for the mother as well as the fetus, hence it becomes a challenge for the anesthetist to choose a mode of anesthesia that can prevent major complications. We witnessed a similar case in our hospital wherein a 30-year-old pregnant patient at 34 weeks gestation with carcinoma breast was posted for mastectomy. Considering all the risks, we managed this case by thoracic epidural successfully. The surgery was uneventful.</p>
DOI:10.17352/2455-3476.000055