Anaesthetic complications of mediastinal masses and superior vena caval obstruction

Two patients with mediastinal tumour and superior vena caval obstruction who, after general anaesthesia, experienced respiratory difficulties requiring intubation or reintubation are presented. Possible aetiological mechanisms are discussed in relation to these cases.

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Published inMedical journal of Australia Vol. 2; no. 9; p. 487
Main Authors Quong, G G, Brigham, B A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 01.11.1980
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Aged
Anesthesia, General - adverse effects
Bronchial Neoplasms - complications
Bronchoscopy
Constriction, Pathologic - etiology
Humans
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin - complications
Male
Mediastinal Neoplasms - complications
Middle Aged
Pleural Effusion - complications
Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology
Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy
Vena Cava, Superior
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Summary:Two patients with mediastinal tumour and superior vena caval obstruction who, after general anaesthesia, experienced respiratory difficulties requiring intubation or reintubation are presented. Possible aetiological mechanisms are discussed in relation to these cases.
ISSN:0025-729X
DOI:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1980.tb100707.x