Rapidly progressive laryngeal oedema associated with pregnancy-aggravated hypertension.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a patient with pregnancy-aggravated hypertension who developed rapid progression of laryngeal oedema intraoperatively and in whom airway obstruction occurred immediately following extubation. There were no pre-operative signs to indicate potential airway problems.
Medical subject headings
- Cesarean Section
- Hypertension
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Laryngeal Edema
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular