Case Report : Unilateral massive hydrothorax in a gynecologic patient with pseudo-Meigs` syndrome

Pseudo-Meigs` syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a right-sided hydrothorax. The major problem associated with pseudo-Meigs` syndrome is the respiratory distress caused by a giant mass in the peritoneal space, massive ascites and pleural ef...

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Published inKorean journal of anesthesiology Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 202 - 206
Main Authors Tae Soo Hahm, Ji Sun Ham, Ji Yeong Kang
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한마취통증의학회(구 대한마취과학회) 28.02.2010
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Hydrothorax
Hypoxia
Pseudo-Meigs` syndrome
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Summary:Pseudo-Meigs` syndrome is characterized by the presence of a benign ovarian tumor associated with ascites and a right-sided hydrothorax. The major problem associated with pseudo-Meigs` syndrome is the respiratory distress caused by a giant mass in the peritoneal space, massive ascites and pleural effusion. Even if there are no respiratory problems prior to surgery, potential respiratory dysfunction can occur during the peri-anesthetic period, leading to hypoxia, hypercapnea and respiratory acidosis. We report a case of hypoxia during recovery from anesthesia in a gynecological patient with pseudo-Meigs` syndrome. (Korean J Anesthesiol 2010; 58: 202-206)
Bibliography:The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
ISSN:2005-6419
2005-7563