Postoperative uvular edema after general anesthesia in an adult patient
Arshad, A. (2018). Postoperative uvular edema after general anesthesia in an adult patient. EKB Journal Management System, 10(1), -. doi: 10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5
A. Arshad. "Postoperative uvular edema after general anesthesia in an adult patient". EKB Journal Management System, 10, 1, 2018, -. doi: 10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5
Arshad, A. (2018). 'Postoperative uvular edema after general anesthesia in an adult patient', EKB Journal Management System, 10(1), pp. -. doi: 10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5
Arshad, A. Postoperative uvular edema after general anesthesia in an adult patient. EKB Journal Management System, 2018; 10(1): -. doi: 10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5

Postoperative uvular edema after general anesthesia in an adult patient

Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology
Volume 10, Issue 1, October 2018  XML PDF (437.55 K)
DOI: 10.1186/s42077-018-0007-5
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Author
A. Arshad
Abstract
Background
Acute uvular edema is a rare complication that can present as a very distressing symptom in the postoperative period after general anesthesia. It can even cause respiratory compromise and airway obstruction.
Case presentation
A case of acute uvular edema following general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation is reported along with its management, review of literature, and preventive strategies.
Conclusions
Acute uvular edema should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative airway-related complications. Anesthesiologist should be aware of its possible occurrence and meticulously employ strategies to prevent this complication. In the event of its diagnosis, uvular edema should be managed promptly to avoid patient discomfort and adverse outcomes.
Keywords
Uvula; edema
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