Hydrothorax during General Anesthesia - A Case Report .
10.4097/kjae.1980.13.3.303
- Author:
Yoon Kang SONG
1
;
Su Gyeong HWANG
;
Jin Soo KIM
;
Zoon II MOON
;
Jong Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, General*;
Drainage;
Humans;
Hydrothorax*;
Liver;
Respiratory Insufficiency;
Water
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1980;13(3):303-305
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hydrothcrax can be a cause of respiratory insufficiency and is needed adequate management and therapy. In this report, a patient of respiratory distress due to hydrothorax that occurred during explo-laparotomy and drainage of liver absceas under general anesthesia was treated with water seal drainage insertion in the 7th intercostal space and general management. Literatures was reviewed, and the importance of early recognition and vigorous treatment has been stressed.
