Pulmonary Edema Caused by Intrauterine Dextran during Hysteroscopy: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.1998.35.1.168
- Author:
Chang Yeon KIM
1
;
Sung Sik PARK
;
Dong Gun LIM
;
Jung Gil HONG
Author Information
1. Department of anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Kyungbook University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Complications: Pulmonary edema;
Fluids: Dextran;
Sugery: Gynecologic, hysteroscopy
- MeSH:
Anaphylaxis;
Dextrans*;
Hysteroscopy*;
Pulmonary Edema*;
Renal Insufficiency
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1998;35(1):168-171
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dextran is a highly viscous polysaccharide liquid used for uterine distention during hysteroscopic surgery. Although generally safe, this agent has been recognized to cause non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, intravascular coagulopathy, renal insufficiency, and anaphylactic reaction. We report the case of pulmonary edema following hysteroscopic surgery with dextran 40 and discuss the major side effects and the possible etiologies of the reported complication.
