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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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> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/2455-3476.000055 |