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Takayasu's arteritis: a case study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8104370     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case study is presented of a 33-year-old female who was diagnosed with Takayasu's arteritis. The patient underwent a laparoscopic tubal ligation under general anesthesia without complication. Takayasu's arteritis is a chronic inflammatory disease seen primarily in women. It can involve the aorta and its major branches, as well as the coronary, hepatic, mesenteric, pulmonary, and renal arteries. Takayasu's syndrome is also known as the "pulseless disease," because of the characteristic lack of peripheral pulses. A wide variety of presentations are possible with this syndrome. Patients range from asymptomatic to severely compromised, and their medical condition and previous therapy can offer an interesting set of challenges. Monitoring patients with Takayasu's syndrome can give rise to several unusual problems. This case study discusses the anesthetic management of the patient with Takayasu's arteritis.
Authors:
M W Winiecki
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AANA journal     Volume:  61     ISSN:  0094-6354     ISO Abbreviation:  AANA J     Publication Date:  1993 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-10-21     Completed Date:  1993-10-21     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0431420     Medline TA:  AANA J     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  133-6     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, General / methods*
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy*
Sterilization, Tubal*
Takayasu Arteritis / diagnosis,  physiopathology,  surgery*

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