Post-reperfusion bronchospasm in a deceased donor liver transplant recipient: An enigma

Sir, A 52-year-old patient with hepatitis-C virus-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, was listed for liver transplantation.[5] Although isolated bronchospasm is a rarity during liver transplantation, a cautious approach in susceptible patients may prevent avoidable complications and inte...

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Published inIndian journal of anaesthesia Vol. 61; no. 11; pp. 939 - 940
Main Authors Bharath, Kiran, Nandhakumar, Amar, Singh, Harendra, Shanmugam, Vivekanandan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.11.2017
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Airway management
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Hepatitis
Letters to Editor
Liver cancer
Patients
Penicillin
Transplants & implants
Ventilators
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Summary:Sir, A 52-year-old patient with hepatitis-C virus-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, was listed for liver transplantation.[5] Although isolated bronchospasm is a rarity during liver transplantation, a cautious approach in susceptible patients may prevent avoidable complications and interventions during the stormiest phase of liver transplantation.Andjelic N, Erdeljan S, Popovic R, Bozic T. Anaphylaxis on graft reperfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation: A Case study.
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ISSN:0019-5049
0976-2817
DOI:10.4103/ija.IJA_437_17