Case report: Anesthesia management for surgical treatment of glucagonoma with symptom of characterized necrolytic migratory erythema
2024
Anesthesia Management for Glucagonoma Surgery
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Xia Di, Shen Le
Primary Institution: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
Conclusion
Fiberoptic intubation is recommended for patients with glucagonoma and severe necrolytic migratory erythema undergoing general anesthesia.
Supporting Evidence
- Glucagonoma is a rare pancreatic islet cell tumor with complex anesthetic management.
- Fiberoptic intubation was successfully used to manage the airway in this patient.
- The patient's glucagon levels dropped significantly after tumor removal.
Takeaway
This study talks about how to safely put a tube in the throat of a patient with a rare tumor and skin problems during surgery.
Methodology
The case involved a 47-year-old man undergoing laparoscopic surgery, with anesthesia managed using fiberoptic intubation due to airway difficulties.
Participant Demographics
47-year-old male with glucagonoma and necrolytic migratory erythema.
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