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

• Published in: Korean journal of anesthesiology Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 202 - 206
• Main Authors: Tae Soo Hahm, Ji Sun Ham, Ji Yeong Kang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한마취통증의학회(구 대한마취과학회) 28.02.2010
• Subjects: Hydrothorax; Hypoxia; 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...