Elevated porphyrins following propofol anaesthesia in acute intermittent porphyria.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient with acute intermittent porphyria was anaesthetised with propofol for a minor orthopaedic procedure. Postoperative urinary porphyrins were markedly raised compared to pre-operative values, although the patient remained clinically well. Caution should continue to be exercised when propofol is used in patients with acute porphyrias.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, General
- Porphyria, Acute Intermittent
- Porphyrins
- Propofol