Open AccessAnesthetic considerations in pemphigus vulgaris: Case series and review of literature
Author(s) -
Abhishek Bansal,
Anurag Tewari,
Sumit Garg,
Anoop Kanwal
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.97032
Subject(s) - medicine , pemphigus vulgaris , anesthetic , airway , elective surgery , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , airway management , surgery , general surgery , dermatology
A case series of the anesthetic management of 4 patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) undergoing emergency/elective surgery is presented. PV presents serious concerns for anesthesiologist, when present, in a surgical patient but handling of these patients with care and taking all the due precautions can decrease morbidity and airway-related complications. Various clinical presentations and precautions, which should be ensured during anesthesia in patients suffering from PV, are discussed.