Hyskon induced pulmonary hemorrhage

Hyskon ®, a distension medium composed of dextran 70 in 10% dextrose in water, is often used during hysteroscopic procedures. Coagulopathy and pulmonary edema are the most commonly reported side effects encountered during its use. We present the first case report in which a healthy patient developed...

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Published inJournal of clinical anesthesia Vol. 7; no. 4; pp. 323 - 325
Main Authors Romero, Robby M., Kreitzer, Joel M., Gabrielson, George V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.1995
Subjects
Anesthesia
Blood Cell Count
Coagulopathy
dextran
Dextrans - adverse effects
Dilatation and Curettage
Female
hemoptysis
Hemoptysis - chemically induced
Humans
Hysteroscopy
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Edema - chemically induced
Pulmonary Edema - complications
hemoptysis
dextran
Coagulopathy
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Summary:Hyskon ®, a distension medium composed of dextran 70 in 10% dextrose in water, is often used during hysteroscopic procedures. Coagulopathy and pulmonary edema are the most commonly reported side effects encountered during its use. We present the first case report in which a healthy patient developed pulmonary hemorrhage from Hyskon ® use. The major side effects of Hyskon ® are discussed, as are the possible etiologies of the reported complication and the implications for anesthesiologists.
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/0952-8180(95)00035-G