Anaphylactoid reaction to hydroxyethylstarch during cesarean delivery in a patient with HELLP syndrome.

Vercauteren, Marcel P; Coppejans, Hilde C; Sermeus, Luc · Anesth Analg · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This case report describes an allergic reaction attributed to colloid administration before a semi-urgent cesarean delivery. The most challenging part of this event was related to the anesthetic and obstetric treatment options to avoid further compromise of both mother and fetus.

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