Penetrating Injury of the Oropharynx with Tonsillar Prolapse in a Patient with Hepatic Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension: Anesthetic Management

Authors

  •   C. Deepa Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  •   Shaila S. Kamat Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa
  •   Teena Desai Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa

Keywords:

Airway management, hepatic cirrhosis, neck trauma, pharyngeal lacerations, portal hypertension

Abstract

A 52‑year‑old man, a known case of hepatic cirrhosis and portal hypertension, presented with a bleeding lacerated wound of his pharyngeal wall and tongue with prolapse of the tonsil. He underwent emergency surgical repair of the laceration. We discuss the airway management and other anesthetic implications of this case.

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Published

2015-04-01

How to Cite

Deepa, C., Kamat, S. S., & Desai, T. (2015). Penetrating Injury of the Oropharynx with Tonsillar Prolapse in a Patient with Hepatic Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension: Anesthetic Management. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 1(2), 81–84. Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139249

Issue

Volume 1, Issue 2, April-June 2015

Section

Case Reports

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